Costa Rica Questions and Answers

You asked… What happens to my tour reservations if it rains? Are the tours cancelled? Will I get my money back? We answered… Given that Costa Rica is part rainforest, rain is inevitable. We tend to see rain more often in the afternoon and evenings …

You asked… What medication or vaccines/immunizations do I need to travel to Costa Rica? We answered… We hesitate when answering this question only because we are not medically trained to do so and the medical tourism requirements are always changing. However, to date, no specific vaccines or …

You asked… What is there to do (in La Fortuna/Arenal and Manuel Antonio) if it rains? We answered… Given that Costa Rica is part rainforest, rain is inevitable (please see our answer to: What Happens To My Tour Reservations If It Rains for more information about tour …

You asked… Thank you for the site, I have also joined the DIY portion. We are independent travelers who rarely take a tour. Your site seems to be geared more to those who prefer tours. Are they essential? Do you feel you truly get a …

You asked… How much does food cost in Costa Rica? How much does it cost to go to restaurants in Costa Rica? How much does it cost to eat in Costa Rica? How much should I budget for food for my Costa Rica trip? We answered… …

You asked… We plan to visit Monteverde, Arenal, and Manuel Antonio; what would you recommend for the most time-consuming way (correction: most time-efficient way) to travel to see these places? We answered… To begin, since your original question asked “what would be the most time …

You asked… I am lactose intolerant. I am allergic to milk/cheese. How do I inform restaurant staff of my allergy in Spanish? We answered… Allergy-ridden travellers, we hear you! I have a strange sensitivity to an ingredient found in some milk products – I can …

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You asked… How can I raft the Pacuare River to/from Manuel Antonio? How can I raft the Pacuare River between Manuel Antonio and another location, such as La Fortuna/Arenal or Puerto Viejo? How can I raft the Pacuare River between La Fortuna/Arenal or Puerto Viejo …

You asked… What is the lunch or dinner included with the Springs Resort Hot Springs Pass? We answered… The Springs Resort hot springs pass (whether it be the 1-day pass including transportation or the 2-day pass excluding transportation that interests you) includes 1 meal at …

You asked… We are a family of 5 travelling to Costa Rica. It is amazing how hotels will only allow a maximum of 4 people per room. Any advice? We answered… Yes! We are familiar with this <akem> “money grab” <akem>, and although we can …

You asked… LOVE YOUR BLOG! We are all trying to settle on which white water rafting trip to take. Some don’t mind class 3 and 4, and none of us really want a class 5. Some would probably feel comfortable with just a 3. My husband and …

You asked… We were just in Costa Rica in December and were in the Jaco area. We are now coming back the last week of April and are going to Arenal Lodge for 3 days and then off to Puerto Carrillo. We went white water …

You asked… I am afraid of heights; I would be frightened of windy/high roads, or even roads that are not exceptionally high but do not have guard rails and are bumpy. I love wildlife, birding, and nature. Are there particular areas of Costa Rica accessible …

You asked… We want to go on a trip to Costa Rica in Nov/Dec with our 1 year old son. We want to go to La Fortuna, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio to have a mix of beaches and mountains. I found your website very informative. …

You asked… I am landing in San Jose around 1 pm and will then be heading to La Fortuna. Is it possible to find transportation to La Fortuna that afternoon or evening, or should I stay the night in San Jose and leave for La …

You asked… Which Spanish language/phrase book/dictionary is the best? We answered… This question is a tricky one to answer with one overarching response. Depending on the interest of the reader, we could pick one of many Spanish books included in our personal resource collection pictured …

YOU ASKED… I inquired with Mapache Car Rental and am pleased with the quote. However, in their response (and I have seen this mentioned elsewhere) they require a credit card that is “printable”. All of our credit cards have converted to “flat” cards where the …