Useful Travel Information

 

 

These are just a few guides to help you while you are here in Costa Rica. Please remember Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Latin America, however one should always take caution. 

 

1. Never leave any items unattended, particularly on beaches.

2. Use the safe in your hotel room when available. 

3. Do not leave valuables in your car

4. You are required to carry your passport or a copy at all times

5. Check your hotel room before you leave

6. The roads in Costa Rica are generally windy, so for motion sickness maybe take a pill. 

7. Dont flash your money

8. Dont flash, you camara, computer or expensive belongings.

9. Tips (10%) and taxes are already included in the resturant bill, you dont need to tip of waiter but if you want to thats entirely up to you. 

10.  Use sunblock and insect repellent. 

11. You should contact your credit card company to inform them of your travels before visiting Costa Rica. 

12. Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country, most people know English, but it would be helpful to learn some words.

13. Passport/Visa Regulations, Embassy of Costa Rica: http://www.costarica-embassy.org

14. You will want to carry as little cash as possible. You can pay most things with your credit cards and keep some cash when heading into more rural areas. Make sure to have cash for the exit tax which is approx. $26. 

 

 

 List of Items to to pack

 

Sunscreen

Insect Repellant

Storage size Ziploc Bags and Plastic bags (to separate dry and wet clothing)

Camera

Passport

A smaller bag for the beach or shopping

water bottle 

Towel 

Swimsuits

Light-weight jacket or pullover

Tank tops

Rain jacket only in rainy season

Hat

Hiking boots

sandals

Pair of jeans

Clothes for a few nights on the town

Use cotton skirts, shorts, etc.

flashlight

Toiletries (soap/shampoo,toothbrush etc.)

Book (optional)

 

Money to bring

 

You will want to bring as little money as possible. You can pay most money with your credit cards and some cash when heading into more rural areas. Make sure to have cash for the exit tax which is approx. $26.