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Visa and passport requirements to travel to Costa Rica? |
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Can I drink the water? A- Yes, you can drink the water! The public water system provides pure, suitable and good quality water to 98 percent of the country. Water supplies are filtered and chlorinated, and the quality is controlled by the State. Many people prefer bottle water which you can find in every hotel or restaurant. |
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Are immuniztions required? A-. Costa Rica is one of the safest destinations in the developing world, from a general health point of view. This is largely due to high health standards in our country. There are no required immunizations for entering Costa Rica. However, it is always wise to keep up your basic shots such as tetanus and diphtheria. Risk of contracting malaria is minimal, but for itineraries that include the Caribbean lowlands, travelers might wish to take the extra precaution of a prophylactic medicine such as chloroquine. Decisions about immunizations and anti-malarial medications should be made on a personal basis after consultation with your personal physician. |
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Are tips included in meals? Tours? A- Yes, a 10% service tax is always added to your restaurant bill, but if the service has been very good extra tipping is common. Tips are not included in tours or transfers, and the amount depends on the service that you received. You can follow the same guidelines you use in your country of origin! |
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What should I pack and what kinds of clothes should I bring? A- Pack light: Baggage carts are scarce at airports, and luggage restrictions are tight. Bring comfortable, hand-washable clothing. T-shirts and shorts are acceptable in San José (during the day, if planning to go out in the evening slacks are highly recommended as some restaurants won't admit you in shorts or sandals). Loose-fitting long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended if you take any day trips out to smaller towns, where immodest attire is frowned upon. Bring a large hat to block the sun from your face and neck. Pack a light sweater or jacket for San José's cool nights and early mornings and for trips up to volcanoes. Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots are essential if you plan to do a lot of sightseeing and hiking. Waterproof hiking sandals or other footwear that lets your feet breathe are good for strolling about town, and also for beach walking, fording streams, and navigating the myriad mudholes you'll find on rain and cloud forest trails. |
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Costa Rica safe? A.. San José is a big city, and North American and European visitors bring expensive cameras and other things that tempt. Here are a few tips for avoiding petty theft: 1. Make a photocopy of your passport and leave the original, your airline ticket and the bulk of your money in your hotel safe. 2. Change money in your hotel and ask for part of it in small bills. 3. Carry backpacks on your front. 4. Never change money in the street or flash big wads of bills. 5. Don’t wear anything other than costume jewelry. Men, get a cheap watch for the trip. 6. If you are going out at night, take a taxi. 7. Don’t leave money or valuables lying around your hotel room. Use the safe or check them in at the reception desk. |
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is the weather in Costa Rica? A.. Be prepared for sunshine, rain, cool mountain breezes, and muggy jungle mists depending on where and when you visit our country. Due to our topography, we have a variety of variety of microclimates. As you ascend or descend in altitude, or move from one province to another, our weather changes. Our rainy season, which typically brings sunny mornings and afternoon showers, lasts from May to November, but it's best to be prepared for rain at any time of the year. In rain forests and cloud forests, it rains almost every day, sometimes several times per day. Costa Rica’s beaches are hot and humid, except for the northwestern province of Guanacaste, which tends to be dry and breezy. |
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further information, please contact us at: E-Mail: info@exotic-honeymoons.com Tel: (506) 2215-2412 Fax: (506) 2215-2415 San José, Costa Rica |
