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Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors

Banks & Money  The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted... Last edited: 23 March 2016 Crossing the Border  Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007... Last edited: 11 June 2012 Emergencies  In case of emergency dial 911. For other important telephone numbers, as well... Last edited: 2 November 2013 Important Phrases    What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good... Last edited: 29 November 2014 Telephones  Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits... Last edited: 4 February 2015 Tipping & Etiquette  Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent... Last edited: 5 July 2015 Concerns about Pura Vida  Some travelers have had difficulties traveling in and around Costa Rica. You... Last edited: 2 March 2015 Costa Rica Wedding  When it comes to locations for destination weddings, the world is full of... Last edited: 23 October 2014 Crime and Safety  Knowing what to expect and taking precautions will give you a better chance to... Last edited: 28 February 2015 Eco-tourism  Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and... Last edited: 17 September 2013 Golf in Costa Rica  Costa Rica golf courses are bunched together are two areas: Guanacaste and San... Last edited: 24 September 2010 Monteverde's Must Sees  MONTEVERDE'S MUST SEES During the Korean War some Quakers from Alabama decided... Last edited: 24 March 2015 More Safety Tips When in Costa Rica  When you go to any bank in Costa Rica, whether a state bank or a private bank... Last edited: 26 November 2014 Planning and arrival into Costa Rica  Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two... Last edited: 28 November 2008 Top Ten  Here is a list of what you can do during your visit to Costa Rica: Visiting... Last edited: 13 January 2016