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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… 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 do I do with my luggage when I raft the Pacuare River? Is it safe? Do I keep my luggage with me when I raft? We answered… For those travellers who opt to raft the Pacuare River with Exploradores Outdoors (our preferred …
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… 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 …
September 2024 edition
