Davistev : Did you use the lounge? If so, how about a report.

By the way, if you have a stopover in SJO (still a hole of an airport) and have 3 hr. or more, use the "transit" option which allows you to exit and reenter the airport without the tax. Exit is usually quite fast, and reentry through security has been less than 2 min when I have done it. It does take about 5 min to fill out the transit form (go to small office at far left of departure (ticket booths) area).

There is a great Denny's restaurant about 3 min drive (taxi) from airport near rental cars and hotel and casino. Or walk it in about 10 minutes. Take road in front of airport to right and you will see it as you get to the "circle". Great food, service and very comfortable with good air cond. Prices very reasonable and quite a large restaurant. In fact they have Free Wi-Fi if you have your laptop with you. A great place to hang out during a semi-long layover.