1.
For fewer costs, don’t buy guided tours, just
go and be ready to haggle with the locals.
2. Buses pass infrequently at best, if feasible its
best to rent a car.
3. The best nightlife is in Montañita year
round, but on mational holidays the nightlife is also
good in Salinas.
4. The beaches just north of Salinas are much more
beautiful than the ones within the city.
5. When negociating, ask a local first how much something
costs or find a local to negotiate for you; to prevent
getting ripped off.