The Complete Guide to Vacationing in Costa Rica
What to Pack
Costa Rica's lush rain forest, tropical jungles, and tranquil beaches delivery a tranquil array of environments. Being a tropical country, Costa Rica experiences warm weather year round. Most areas of the country are humid, while others provide a welcome relief.
When you pack for your vacation to Costa Rica you don't need to bring much. A pair of sandles, shorts, shirts, and toiletries are the bare minimum. Some thoughtful backpackers travel around central america with only a small backpack with a travel guide, and two changes of clothes. You won't need much more, unless your planning on having cocktails at the yacht club or the like. Most Costa Rican men wear long pants, especially outside of beach areas. You may want to bring a pair of light slacks, button down shirts, and nice shoes if your plans merit. Whatever you do, don't forget your sunscreen, towel, and swimsuit for the beach.
Costa Rica has a tropical climate, similar to Hawaii. It makes for a perfect relaxing vacation. Costa Rica is located in central america, with the Caribbean on one side of the country, and the Pacific ocean on the other. It is bordered by Panama to the south, and Nicaragua to the north
An important consideration before any vacation is money. Costa Rica is a developed tourist destination, so you will be able to use credit cards at major hotels and resorts. Travelers checks, while safe, are extremely invconvenient to change and will take a lot of time to cash. There are many ATM machines where you can use your debit or credit card, but these are not in rural areas. Be sure to bring cash, but not an exccessive amount. Some cash and a debit card and credit card are all you really need to have a great trip to Costa Rica. Bring dollars or euros, these are easy to change to the local currency the Colone. Dollars are widely accepted in resort areas, but you will pay higher prices. To get the best deal on travel you need to pay in Costa Rican Colones.
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