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Costa Rica Travel Advice - 31 Things to Know About Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Travel Advice - 31 Things to Know About Costa Rica

Introduction - If you are planning a getaway to Costa Rica, then read this Costa Rica travel advice. Here are the 31...

 
 

Pay for a local guide

Thing To Know 1 - Many of us like going on solo adventures and hikes, and while most likely you'll be safe and sound, doing...

 
 

Bring reef safe sunscreen

Thing To Know 2 - The water around Costa Rica has loads of coral reefs teeming with wildlife. The reefs here, just like in Hawaii...

 
 

Bring a bandana or mask

Thing To Know 3 - Bring a bandana or mask, and this isn't just due to Covid. Costa Rica has many dirt roads, and they...

 
 

Travel in the off or rainy season

Thing To Know 4 - As mentioned before, Costa Rica is not a cheap vacation. However, you can lessen the blow by traveling during the...

 
 

Drive defensively if you rent a car

Thing To Know 5 - Renting a car is highly recommended; however, there are definitely some things to know before hitting the road. The street...

 
 

Pack a raincoat and "warm" clothes

Thing To Know 6 - Although Costa Rica is on the equator and considered tropical, up in the mountains can be quite chilly. Costa Rica...

 
 

It's easy to plan activities as it's dark by 6 pm, every day

Thing To Know 7 - Because of where Costa Rica sits on the equator, the number of sunlight hours they have only slightly varies throughout...

 
 

Respect the locals

Thing To Know 8 - The locals in Costa Rica, known as Ticos or Ticas, have a lot of pride and respect for their country...

 
 

Bring a (copy) of your passport everywhere

Thing To Know 9 - You will always want to carry ID on you in Costa Rica; officers are allowed to ask you for your...

 
 

Use Waze to get around Costa Rica

Thing To Know 10 - When navigating through Costa Rica, Waze is the best app to use. It gives the best directions and uses the...

 
 

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