Do not confuse Costa Rica with Puerto Rico, they are not the same country.
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In Costa Rica you should not throw trash on the street, we try very hard to take care of our country.
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You should not walk in San Jose late at night alone, as there is a lot of crime and many robbers can even kill just for a phone. (Actually this can apply for anyplace in Costa Rica very late at night)
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In Costa Rica you are not obliged to leave a tip, so you are not expected to leave a tip as in other countries, however, if you feel that you have been treated well, you may be rewarded for it, if you want to.
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In Costa Rica you should not be absent-minded or leave your belongings unattended, you should be very cautious, as delinquency is very common.
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When you arrive at the airport in Costa Rica, I do not recommend you to take a taxi from the ones at the airport because they are the most expensive, you can go out and walk a little and stop at one that is already on the street to get a more comfortable price. Taxi's in Costa Rica are color red.
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You should not say that Costa Rica is an island, because that is far from being true. Costa Rica is a country that is part of Central America.
In Costa Rica there are not only beaches, but there are also cities without sea.
--Melissa R
You should use sunscreen, otherwise you will get sunburned by the hot sun that hits the coast. In the mountains, the sun also beats down, so it is best to wear it at all times.
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A very important point is that tap water in Costa Rica is completely drinkable so you can fill your bottle using tap water or also drink a glass of tap water.
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You should say hello when you arrive somewhere and say goodbye when you leave, in Costa Rica people are very friendly and are used to receive this kind of treatment.
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Many Costa Ricans speak English, but this is not the reality for everyone, since in Costa Rica Spanish is the only official language.
--Melissa R
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In Costa Rica you must see the monkeys and sloths of Manuel Antonio National Park.
--Melissa R
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If you want to visit Costa Rica and you only have a few days, it is best to rent a car or hire shared or private shuttles to go faster, since traveling by bus can be quite complicated and you lose a lot of time to go from one place to another.
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You must visit the "Cocos Island" (Isla del Coco), it has a very famous tropical rainforest.
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You must visit the Sanatorio Duran, in the past it was a hospital to treat tuberculosis patients, but it is well known by many as a scary place. It is now a recreational park.
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If you like alcoholic beverages you must try Cacique, Chiliguaro and Imperial beer.
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You must try our typical foods such as : The ceviche, The chifrijo, "La Olla de carne" rice with chicken, tamales, etc.
--Melissa R
