Costa Rica

“Pura Vida” simply translated, it means “simple life” or “pure life”, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life.”

— Unknown

Things to Know About Costa Rica

Tips:

Electrical Outlets: Type A (Same as the USA)
Tipping: Tipping is not needed
Getting Around:
- You should rent a car when you are in Costa Rica. We recommend a 4X4 due to the state of the roads there.
- Look for little local airports, there are a few tiny planes which leave from San Jose to make your trip a bit quicker.
Cost of living: Costa Rica is expensive. We were quite shocked at how expensive actually. Also prices are sometimes in USD which was even more suprising.
Water: Some places it is safe to drink, but in rural areas you can’t be sure. We’d recommend always asking your hotel if you can.
Currency: The Costa Rica Colón. However, USD are readily accepted (again annoying how expensive things can be)

Words to know