Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Destinations & Activities

 Arenal

 Ziplining in Monteverde

 Tamarindo

 Zarcero

Costa Rica Facts

Currency: Costa Rican Colón (exchange rate)

Language: Spanish

Population: 4.9 million

Fun fact: Costa Rica makes up 0.03% of the Earth’s surface area, but is home to 5% of its biodiversity.

Basic phrases:

1. Hi: Hola
2. Bye: Adios
3. Please: Por favor
4. Thank you: Gracias
5. Yes: Sí
6. No: No
7. I’m sorry: Lo siento
8. Excuse me: Perdón
9. Where’s the bathroom?: ¿Donde está el baño?
10. Do you speak English?: ¿Habla ingles?

Visa Requirements

(via travel.state.gov)

Passport must be valid for duration of stay. A visa is not required for stays less than 90 days, but return ticket required.

Costa Rica Posts:

Staying at Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Zip Lining through Monteverde's Cloud Forest with Selvatura

Costa Rica is impressively committed to preserving its environment and it is not overly developed, which makes it the most

Off the Beaten Path: Zarcero, Costa Rica

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Staying at Arenal Manoa Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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