Originally Posted by lestismore

Hello my friend: No one appears to have mentioned airports- if you fly into LGA-(closest to NYC) the cost of the taxi = toll will on average be between $25-30 dollars. But from JFK it can cost upwards of $55 (including toll and not including tip). My suggestion is that you make your flights into LGA. Assuming you have two or more hours to spare you can also take a bus(#60) from LGA into city upper west side last stop 106th and broadway for $2.00 currently. You DO NOT WANT to try this with more than one piece of luggage. once into the city your cab to your hotel will be significantly cheaper but then there's how much extra time!

Next- you haven't asked about hotels- if relevant you want to explore the number of stays with each chain to upgrade your statusw/i that chain!

happy to discuss this further but not in this forum.

if it is o.k. to discuss with you buying property in Costa Rica- pls private e-mail me.