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Miscellaneous info about Costa Rica
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Water:
Don't worry too much about the water in
Costa Rica. The ICT, the Costa Rican Institute for Tourism,
claims that the water is drinkable in most areas of Costa Rica.
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Communication: in Costa Rica can
at times be a bit difficult as international lines sometimes
have a habit of going down just when you need them. Costa Rica is
flooded with internet cafes throughout the country except for very rural
towns allowing you to keep in touch. Please remember that the speed is about 52 kbps as ADSL is only
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Bikes:
As for biking
in Costa Rica, it's depending upon your level of experience. The
roads are quite dangerous but drivers are quite used to seeing bikes
on the roads. Some of the road conditions around Costa Rica are
excellent while others are not in such good shape. In general....be
careful!
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Bank:
There are banks located in manylarger towns. If you are heading
deep into the rural country please remember to ask when making your reservation
as many hotels and tour companies do not like to take credit cards.
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Post
Office: Post offices are very limited in Costa Rica
and are mainly found in larger towns. May hotels do offer stamps and
a drop off service but packages over 2 kilos must be sent directly from an
OFFICIAL post office
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Tourist
Info: Almost every town in Costa Rica
has a tourist information office. Many are located in hotels and are
quite willing to set up tours or supply you with any necessary
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Airport
Pick-up: Most hotels offer airport pickup services.
Prices vary upon distance from the hotel to the airport. Airport pick-up
is available to Orosi at $ 40.00 USD first person and $ 5.00
USD for each additional person. Please remember to email your airline company, flight
number and expected time of arrival, to us
at least one week in advance.
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Voltage: The
electrical voltage in Costa Rica is 110. Electrical transformers
can be purchased in various electronic stores.
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