Helpful Information and Links
Here are a few tips to help your trip go smoothly.
Airport
Airport
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Stop at airport before your departure date to pay your
departure tax. This will prevent you from waiting in long
lines the day you leave.
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Show up at the airport 3 hours prior to departure, check your
bags-then go to LaChoza for one last great Costa Rican
meal! Return rental car. Arrive at airport for security
screening 50 minutes prior to take-off. This is our last
hurrah departure routine so we don't have to sit in the
un-air-conditioned airport any longer than we
need to.
Money
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Scotia Bank, about 2 km west of Liberia Airport, is an easy
place to exchange US$ to Colones$. They also have
an ATM.
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If you pay with cash, you can often get a discount vs. paying
with credit card.
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Most places will accept US$ but you won't get the
best exchange rate.
Weather
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72-92 degrees year round.
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Hottest, driest months are January and February.
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During rainy season, it often will rain for a couple of
hours in the late afternoon and then be done.
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Some of the best weather world-wide for arthritis
and achy joints in general.
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No mosquitoes!! And very few other flying insects.
Can eat outside unannoyed!
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For many people, allergies aregreatly improved.
Food
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A few foods you must try: all the fresh fruits and
vegetables, fresh seafood, fried plantains, fried tico
cheese, casado (typical Tico meal of rice, beans and
meat).
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You can drink the water!
English Speaking Radio Station is 99.5FM Rental Car
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Best price we've foundis by booking on
Priceline prior to your arrival.
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We recommend at least a small SUV to help
you get around more easily, especially if you
plan to do some exploring.
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3.8 liters/gallon
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To roughly convert km to miles or mph, take
the km x 6 divided by 10.