Costa Rica Beach And Jungle Tour
Costa Rica Highlights Tour
Costa Rica Jungle Tour
Corcovado National Park Private Tour
Private Tour In Tortuguero National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park Private Tour
Private Tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency is accepted in Costa Rica?
The official currency of Costa Rica is the colon, though US dollars are sometimes accepted in select retail establishments. As Costa Rican banks may place a limit on your ATM withdrawals with foreign cards, it is wholly recommended you convert your currency and withdraw what you need before arrival. Airport conversion rates will not be as favourable, and it’s worth remembering that you may find it hard to source an ATM during outdoor-orientated tours that maintain a focus on rainforests and mountain hikes.
What language do Costa Rican’s speak?
The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish. Locals will likely speak a Costa Rican variety of Spanish, so we do advise bringing a phrasebook specific to Costa Rica, rather than attempt to rely on standard Spanish phrasebooks. Escorted tour itineraries will be run by English-speaking guides and staff, but you should keep in mind that they may not always be fluent.
What is Costa Rica known for?
As one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, Costa Rica is also a leading destination in sustainable ecotourism. With its fertile and rich volcanic soil, the country’s produces some of the finest gourmet coffee beans in the world, and its rainforests are also a source of cacao beans – a key ingredient in Costa Rica’s delicious chocolate. In addition, there is a staggeringly varied assortment of unique landscapes on offer here, many teeming with endemic wildlife and exotic flora.
Whether you’re seeking the golden sands and crystal-clear waters of Manuel Antonio, or you see yourself trekking through mysterious cloud forests, admiring the vibrant palette of Monteverde’s exotic flora and fauna, Costa Rica simply must be experienced, and should be on the top of your travel checklist.
Why you’ll love Costa Rica…
• Wandering expansive coastlines and spotting dolphins at Manuel Antonio
• Embarking on a riverboat cruise through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park
• Exploring the cloud forests of Monteverde, shrouded in fog
• Ziplining down the mountains and taking in stunning views of Arenal Volcano
• Drinking delicious Costa Rican coffee on the Don Juan Coffee Tour
• Savouring the spices of the tasty Costa Rican rice and beans dish, Gallo Pinto
• Birdwatching in Sarapiqui
• Watching the sun set aboard a luxury catamaran cruise
• Taking a dip in the refreshing pools beneath the La Fortuna waterfall
• Discovering how Costa Rican chocolate is made
Did you know?
• In 2010, Nicaraguan troops mistakenly landed at a Costa Rican beach to claim ownership of the San Juan River area due to a mistake on Google Maps, which listed the area as under Nicaraguan control.
• Costa Rica has no army, and has forbidden a standing military since 1949.
• Costa Ricans often refer to their loved ones as ‘mi media naranja’, which loosely translates as ‘the other half of my orange’.
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