Hello, My husband and I will be coming for a first visit this summer for a couple weeks. We plan to start in the San Jose area. Some of the places we thought of seeing are Monte Verde, Manuel Antonio, Tamarindo and some other beaches on the Pacific side. Beaches that have been recommended to us are Conchal, Flamingo, Playa Grande, and Samara. What we're looking for in the visit is to see beautiful places, animals such as sloths and sea turtles, and we prefer to be around friendly people instead of being more isolated. What would you all suggest for places to visit? Are there places in different areas where groups of Americans or other English-speaking people typically hang out such as coffee shops? We're not really looking for night-life activities. Thanks for your help.