1. Surely you do not have clear idea how it will be his trip. Already read papers, magazines, articles about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. Remember that these photos were taken in a very long period of time.

Not disappointed if we do not see a quetzal or a Jaguar in the first 15 minutes in the cloud forest. vegetation is very abundant and therefore we must have patience, sharpen vision and be alert to locate them. Surely you expect that Costa Rica is like its own country more than it really is. We suggest you leave all their pre-conceptions at home and accept Costa Rica for what it is and not what you'd expect it to be. If this is your attitude from the beginning, we assure you that Costa Rica is a very high and probably exceed their expectations.

2. Part of the fun and sometimes, some of the difficulties of travel to different regions lies in adapting to various situations and environments (hotels, meals, transportation, weather).

Try to see it as a positive experience, interesting and exciting. Try to observe how the people of Costa Rica has adapted to their particular environment, and not focus only on plants and animals, this will be very helpful.

3. The "System Tico" was inherited in part by our motherland, Spain, and as many "Ticos" very quickly we have done more efficiently. Try to understand and get the best out of it. We will do our best to make things work efficiently for you, most of what is usually done here. Moreover, if we join the passage of industrialization, you lose an important part of the experience of being in Costa Rica.

4. We are all at the mercy of Mother Nature and the variations in climate conditions, affecting roads, rivers, flights, etc.., Not to mention the human factor. Be patient and be calm, help you find everywhere, regardless of the problems and difficulties they may encounter.

5. Many people must change their vacations because of sunburn than other reasons. Por favor traiga bloqueador solar (protección mínima de 15) y úselo. Please bring sunscreen (minimum protection of 15) and use it. It is strongly recommended to use wide-brimmed hats and glasses to the sun.

6. Costa Rica has some of the best beaches in the world, but not all are safe for swimming. Before diving, ask the premises.

7. Often vehicles do not give way to other vehicles or pedestrians. Be careful when crossing streets.

8. The chances of suffering a robbery in Costa Rica, there are greater than in other countries, and even statistically speaking, are smaller. Moreover, tourists are better targets for a robbery that the premises, partly because their attention is focused on the new sites and sounds rather than their personal safety. Leave your jewelry at home, take only what is necessary when a tour of the area around San Jose, and not load large amounts of cash. No deje llaves ni efectos personales en su vehículo, especialmente si están visibles. Do not leave keys or personal effects in his vehicle, especially if they are visible.

9. Please try to make the greatest effort to cause the least negative impact on human and natural environment is to conserve natural resources of Costa Rica and that upon his return home, remain as found 10. Finally, one of the justifications for travel, cultural exchange is that leads to understanding and brotherhood. Please remember that things that are different in Costa Rica, are not necessarily better in their country, are simply different. There are ideas and attitudes in all societies that can be taken by others for their benefit. Busquelas!! Look!

Baggage

Note that the amount of luggage bearing condition ease of movement, travel in comfort and care. En Costa Rica encontrará lo necesario en el caso de faltarle o haber olvidado algo. In Costa Rica find what is necessary in the case of misconduct or have forgotten something. . Because of its weather and variety of scenarios generally rough that Costa Rica offers, we recommend as baggage basic:.

Clothing: Clothing light, fresh and very comfortable. Any piece of clothing to cover as a jacket or sweater (minimum temperature 170C) Swimwear and beach. Un poncho o chubasquero para la lluvia. A raincoat or poncho for rain. Goggles or glasses to view the sun and in the case of use (of course).

Toilet: Do not forget your bag of personal hygiene, if possible the amount necessary to carry on his visit that lasts, it will be more comfortable. .

Suitcases: Strong, easy to transport, well-organized and in good condition and latch. A backpack or backpack where you can bring it just for a short trip. . Medication: If you have any ailment, disease, etc.. Do not forget your medication in sufficient quantity for the duration of his visit, if possible else. If possible an anti-allergic. If within his visit includes any voyage by boat or ship. Note: A sunscreen, skin cream and repellent does not envelope in his luggage. Intente no llevar cosas innecesarias, lo único que conseguirá es pasearlas Try not to bring unnecessary things, all you get is passed

Arrival

The arrival takes place in the Juan Santamaria International Airport, 30 minutes from the city of San Jose.

After the formalities and collect their luggage, to focus on the next step, the collection by a company already engaged or simply take a taxi or car rental already concluded. Ponga su reloj en hora. Put your clock hour.

When leaving the airport will find a veritable fleet of taxis (orange) that are specific for use at the airport, the official taxi in Costa Rica is red. If your priority is to make a reassuring call to his family, the company that hired you to make your tour company or car rental, do not change money, buy a phone card.

Calling card with which you can call from any phone in the country, its price varies between 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 colones, (500 colones = $ 1) more or less. . Card with the number 197, calls for National. Card with the number 199, for domestic and international calls. .

Insert the card into the phone and receive instructions for their use. You can also contact via e-mail from Internet cafes found almost everywhere in the country. Rest well if it is possible the first night, and try to adapt to local time, anger more focused and relaxed the following day. .

Basic Standards

Although Costa Rica is considered one of the safest countries in Latin americas, which lack not want to stay with the others. Do not lose sight of their baggage. Bring cash for the essential expenses. If you rent a vehicle leaves no luggage in sight, either closing the doors and then find out in the leasing on some safety data. . Try to leave their documents, airline tickets and things of value, always a safe place, in hotels and other services, have a safe place where you can save these documents.

Do not leave things of value without careful while bathing on the beach. In the event of theft, immediately denounced. . .

Important. The buy a map will help you locate and better targeted. The electricity in Costa Rica is 120V - plug plane. Credit cards Visa or Mastercard are accepted in much of the business. . Asked to local people, and will help him serve as tour guides improvised. If time and their plans are permitting, a visit to museums, art galleries, fiestas patronales, as well as attend a play national and other such activities, bring him to better understand the cultural and social side of the country . .

Shipping

When leaving the airport will find a veritable fleet of taxis (orange) that are specific for use at the airport, the official taxi in Costa Rica is red. The bus transport The bus transport by Costa Rica is one of the means used by most people, is comfortable and cheap, taking stops and destinations anywhere in the country.

If you plan to travel by bus, we recommend that you first take to get a taxi and ask the taxi driver the location of the bus station as the destination you've chosen because there is no central station. Manejar o conducir un vehículo por Costa Rica. Driving or driving a vehicle by Costa Rica. .If you rent a vehicle remember that Costa Rica does not have good quality roads and if you want to know some areas to fund it will leave the asphalt, so rent a 4X4 vehicle would be more appropriate.

Keep caution and care as if it is used to drive or operate in European countries, or Americans with good infrastructure in roads will notice an immediate change in the way of travel and move around these roads. . The climate is also something that is due to pay attention, because the heavy rains, winds, fog, often hinder largely be relaxed.

If you have a breakdown seek ask for help from agents of passing traffic, he met with kindness, señalice very well the damaged vehicle with the triangles and try to withdraw the vehicle as much as possible of the road.

Do not rely on road signs as there are continuous and discontinuous lines not very well placed, therefore care overtaking. If their displacement have the opportunity to see landscapes and views of particular beauty, stop in a safe place and enjoy it, it will be more comfortable and better appreciate the environment that viewed from the vehicle. Be careful with animals, holes, pedestrians, cyclists and so on. .

National Air Transportation: Domestic flights can be useful if you search high level of comfort and speed, prices are between 150 and $ 200 - Ask at the same airport to leave for Costa Rica, will give accurate and updated information.

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