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Costa Rica Travel Tips:

Passports: U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport to gain entry into Costa Rica You are allowed to carry photocopies of your passport so you can leave the original in a safe of other secure location.

Transportation: Taca International, Costa Rica’s national airline flies direct to Juan Santamaria International from nine major North American cities including New York, Miami, Toronto and Los Anglees, Other International airlines that fly to Costa Rica include Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Continental and Delta. Around 20 cruise lines make regular stops at ports Puntarenas and Caldera on the country’s Pacific Coast. Th Inter-American Highway reaches Costa Rica through La Cruz on the Nicaraguan border and through San Jose to Progreso on the Panamanian border.

Currency: The U.S. dollar is widely accepted. The Costa Rican Colon(c) = 100 centimos. Notes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500c. U.S. $1- 480c and U.K 1.00 = 860c

Language: Spanish is the official language, although English is widely spoken. French, German and Italian are also spoken.

Electricity: AC110 volts 60Hz

Safety and Security: On both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, currents can be swift and dangerous and there are very few lifeguards (if at all) or warning signs on dangerous beaches. You should always use common sense and good judgment.

Crime: Over 1 million tourists travel to Costa Rica annually. You should never leave valuable belongings in your rental car or at camp sites while you’re out surfing. It’s important to know that the local law enforcement agencies do not act according to U.S. standards, so travelers should take every precaution to secure their valuables and personal safety. Additionally, travelers should purchase an adequate level of theft insurance when renting vehicles, park in secured lots whenever possible.

Medical Care: Facilites in San Jose are easy to access, but become more limited outside the area. The hospitals expect immediate cash payment for services and U.S. medical insurance is not always valid. You should check with your insurance company prior to traveling to confirm whether it will cover emergency services. Calling 911 will summon an ambulance. A list of local doctors and medial facilities can be found at here: http//usembassy.or.cr

Traffic Safety: Costa Rica has one of the highest vehicle accident rates in the world primarily due to the traffic laws and speed limits being ignored and roads that are in poor condition. Landslides are common in the rainy season and some of the roads that lead to the beaches are not paved or are only accessible with 4 wheel drive vehicles. Call ahead to where you’ll be staying to find out about the current road conditions.

Criminal Penalties: A U.S. citizen is subject to that country’s laws and regulations. Violators of Costa Rican laws, even unknowingly may be expelled, arrested or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs in Costa Rica are severe.

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