Spending Money In Costa Rica: What To Know About USD, Colones, Credit Cards, And More!
Everything you need to know about spending money in Costa Rica, including cash (USD and colones), credit cards, and travelers’ cheques.
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Everything you need to know about spending money in Costa Rica, including cash (USD and colones), credit cards, and travelers’ cheques.
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