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Are passports and visas required to visit Costa Rica?

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Citizens of all countries require a passport to enter Costa Rica, and children must have their own passports; they may not enter on their parentsâ€™ documents. It is important that your passport has at least 6 months remaining validity...

What is the electrical current in Costa Rica? Can I charge my laptop and cell phone?

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Costa Rica uses the same 110V-60 cycles system as the United States. Europeans appliances will need American flat pin 110V adapters. Laptops and cell phones can be charged...

What is Costa Rican currency and what is the exchange rate for U.S. dollar?

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Costa Ricaâ€™s official currency is the colÃ³n, or colÃ³nes in plural. Exchange rate fluctuates between 500 to 580 colones to a dollar in recent years (2006-2009). However, U.S. dollars are widely accepted...

Do I have to speak Spanish to travel in Costa Rica?

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you do not have to speak Spanish at all if you do not want to, as English is widely spoken...

How should I be packing for Costa Rica?

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In terms of clothing, comfortable â€˜layersâ€™ is the key; pack a lot of light cotton clothes as your base...

Do I need to rent a car to have a vacation in Costa Rica?

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Depending on where you plan to spend your time in Costa Rica, a rental car may not be necessary at all for you to enjoy a vacation...

What is the standard of hygiene in Costa Rica? What precautions should I take?

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You will be pleased to discover that the standard of living and hygiene in Costa Rica is relatively high compared to most Latin American countries...

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?

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Costa Rica has two distinct seasons, the dry and the wet. The dry season is known as â€˜summerâ€™ and it runs from December through April...

is Costa Rica safe for tourists?

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Costa Rica is a safe and peaceful country, aggression and violence are uncharacteristic of the Tico culture. However...

How is taxi service in Costa Rica?

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Short taxi rides in Costa Rica are inexpensive. For taxi trips outside city limits, a fixed taxi fare can be negotiated beforehand...

Are there nice restaurants in Costa Rica?

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There are plenty of nice restaurants in San Jose, greater San Jose, and major tourist destinations like Tamarindo, Jaco and Manuel Antonio...

Where do people go for souvenir shopping and what do they buy?

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The best place to go to buy souvenirs and gifts is in the town of SARCHI, in the Central Highlands about an hour and a halfâ€™s drive northwest of San Jose...