Costa Rica

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  Featured destination: Arenal & La Fortuna
  Located in the northwest of Costa Rica, the Arenal volcano is one of the most iconic landmarks in the country, with its nearly perfect cone-shaped crater. Tourism in the region has been consistently growing for decades, with the nearby town of La Fortuna becoming a… Read more: Featured destination: Arenal & La Fortuna
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  Where to exchange money in Costa Rica?
  When traveling to Costa Rica, you may be wondering how to exchange money for the local currency, the Colón (CRC or ₡). And, even though it is possible to get by with only debit and credit cards and dollars, you may eventually need to do… Read more: Where to exchange money in Costa Rica?
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  When is the rainy season in Costa Rica?
  As a tropical country, the weather in Costa Rica is warm year-round. Despite this, there are two distinct seasons: The dry season, known as summer (verano) by the locals, and the rainy season, known as winter (invierno). The rainy season in Costa Rica extends roughly… Read more: When is the rainy season in Costa Rica?
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  How long does it take to drive to the beach from San José?
  One of the greatest attractions of Costa Rica is its beaches, and if you are looking to dip your toes in the warm waters of the Pacific or the Caribbean coast as soon as possible once you arrive, you may be wondering how long does… Read more: How long does it take to drive to the beach from San José?
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  Can you drink the tap water in Costa Rica?
  Bottled water in Costa Rica can be expensive (over $1 for half a liter, even more at tourist sites and hotels). With the tropical heat, you are likely to go through multiple bottles a day. The cost and the plastics’ environmental footprint can add up… Read more: Can you drink the tap water in Costa Rica?
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  How to go from the SJO airport to downtown San José?
  One of the most common questions we receive is: How to get from the airport to downtown San José? In fact, the airport is around 20 kilometers (over 12 miles) from the city, connected to it by one of the main highways in the country,… Read more: How to go from the SJO airport to downtown San José?