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Inside Background
Culture 
The Switzerland of Central America, Costa Rica enjoys a stable democracy and a...
Last edited: September 17, 2008
History 
What made Costa Rica a democracy ? Coffee. The first plants were imported in...
Last edited: October 14, 2008
Recommended Reading 
The Laughing Falcon. Even leaving aside the Costa Rican setting it's a very...
Last edited: October 09, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The official site of Costa Rica  
Last edited: February 06, 2013
Weather & When to Go 
Apparently because of El Niño Costa Rica will be sunny or less rainy in October...
Last edited: May 16, 2013
Boards/Affiliations-Costa Rica & Beyond 
There is a lot of discussion on the forums sometimes about what affiliations...
Last edited: November 28, 2011
Budget Travel 
A hotel or a Vacation Rental?? -- A Couple of years ago tourists prefered...
Last edited: October 28, 2009
CR Driving 101: Distance, time, safety! 
Driving by car is great option to visit CR and thousands of visitors every year...
Last edited: May 16, 2013
Crime Awareness and Prevention 
Costa Rica is a safe country but like the rest of the world crime does exist so...
Last edited: September 27, 2011
Important! Water Safety at CR beaches 
*** Water safety and common sense are very important in CR*** While Costa Rica...
Last edited: March 21, 2010
Must Sees 
Because vacation time is so often limited, where you must see is dictated by...
Last edited: May 11, 2013
Road Trip in Costa Rica 
Everyone loves a good road trip. There's nothing like the sunshine beating down...
Last edited: January 27, 2012
Spanish Schools in Costa Rica 
Learning spanish in Costa Rica is a nice cultural activity and immersion is the...
Last edited: May 16, 2013
Transportation 
There are several options for getting around Costa Rica.   SHARED VAN SHUTTLES...
Last edited: May 16, 2013
Travel with Kids 
Costa Rica is a kid-friendly country, or at least the Ticos are very...
Last edited: March 01, 2009
Traveling by Car in Costa Rica 
Traveling by Car in Costa Rica Roads Roads in Costa Rica are not tremendously...
Last edited: May 16, 2013
Trivia & Fun Facts 
How many volcanoes are in Costa Rica?  According to the scientists, there are...
Last edited: December 08, 2007
Various "Drives" 
San Jose to Arenal/La Fortuna From San Jose, the best route is to take the...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
What to bring 
Here's a list of what to brings, just in case you are not a experienced...
Last edited: July 19, 2011
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: August 10, 2012
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: June 11, 2012
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911. For othe important telephone numbers, as well as...
Last edited: May 11, 2013
Important Phrases 
  What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: March 24, 2011
Concerns about Pura Vida 
Some travelers have had difficulties traveling in and around Costa Rica. You...
Last edited: October 05, 2010
Costa Rica Wedding 
When it comes to locations for destination weddings, the world is full of...
Last edited: April 03, 2013
Crime and Safety 
Knowing what to expect and taking precautions will give you a better chance to...
Last edited: February 09, 2012
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: March 16, 2009
Golf in Costa Rica 
Costa Rica golf courses are bunched together are two areas: Guanacaste and San...
Last edited: September 24, 2010
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: April 24, 2013
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Top Costa Rica Travel Agency Advice 
To dispell the most common travel agency rumor: travel agencies do not make...
Last edited: May 02, 2013
Top Ten 
  Here is a list of what you can do during your visit to Costa Rica: 1. Arenal...
Last edited: May 27, 2010
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