By Amanda Strube
Introduction
This list of Costa Rica travel tips will make your time in Costa Rica top-notch...
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While many Costa Ricans understand and speak English, Spanish is still their national language. Learning...
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One of the best tips for traveling in Costa Rica is that you can use...
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Baby wipes are magical, even if you don't have a baby. They can be used...
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Renting a car is highly recommended; however, there are definitely some things to know before...
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Even if you don't know everything you want to do while visiting Costa Rica, it's...
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Strike up conversations with everyone! Maybe it's someone you meet who is working or a...
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Despite its high safety rating, petty theft is rampant in Costa Rica. However, that can...
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Because of where Costa Rica sits on the equator, the number of sunlight hours they...
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When you dine out in Costa Rica, you don't always have to include a tip...
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Many people tend to think that Costa Rica will be a cheap trip because it's...
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If you're a foodie, pay attention to where all the locals go to eat ...
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The water around Costa Rica has loads of coral reefs teeming with wildlife. The reefs...
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Although Costa Rica is on the equator and considered tropical, up in the mountains can...
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When navigating through Costa Rica, Waze is the best app to use. It gives the...
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Most toilets in Costa Rica will urge you to put toilet paper in the garbage...
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Throughout most of Costa Rica, it's safe to drink water straight from the tap. This...
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Drink more water than you normally would; being in the heat and sun all day...
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When people first think of Costa Rica, they almost always think of the beaches. However...
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Similar to other Central American countries, the power outages in Costa Rica happen pretty frequently...
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You will always want to carry ID on you in Costa Rica; officers are allowed...
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Many places, including small "sodas," will accept credit and debit cards. However, it is certainly...
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There is no getting around it; mosquitoes are everywhere in Costa Rica. There are various...
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As mentioned before, Costa Rica is not a cheap vacation. However, you can lessen the...
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Getting any type of insurance when traveling is a good idea, especially in Costa Rica...
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Costa Rica has a really good bus system. If you don't want to rent a...
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The two main airports in Costa Rica are Liberia and San Jose. San Jose is...
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Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is known as a Blue Zone, and there are only 5...
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Many of us like going on solo adventures and hikes, and while most likely you'll...
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A Casado is a quintessential and traditional Costa Rican meal. You can find them in...
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Bring a bandana or mask, and this isn't just due to Covid. Costa Rica has...
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The locals in Costa Rica, known as Ticos or Ticas, have a lot of pride...
Conclusion
These are the very best travel tips for Costa Rica. The country is breathtakingly gorgeous...
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