My husband and I live in Atenas and we have friends from the USA currently staying near Playa Tamarindo. This is their first trip to CR and they are seeking suggestions for where to stay next week. I love Manual Antonio but also know it's very crowded right now and they probably can't find a place to stay. I'm hoping to get advice for them, and me too, for those must-see spots that are not on the usual Visitor List. So far, because of Trip Advisor, their interests lie in Arenal, Monteverde, Puerto Viejo, Oso Peninsula areas and maybe Bocas in Panama . They want to see Poas too but they can travel there on a easy day trip from Atenas. Please give us suggestions from your past experiences. Thank you everyone, Mary