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About Us
Hi! We are Sarah and Thomas.
Thomas is from Germany and Sarah is from the US.
We met while volunteering in Virginia, moved to Germany for four years, and have called sunny Costa Rica home since 2016.
We absolutely love it here and know that you will as well!
Costa Rica at a Glance
Language
Spanish is the official language. Most people in tourism speak some English.
Currency
Costa Rican colones. US dollars are also widely accepted.
Outlets
110 volt (same as the US)
Sun Rise/ Sun Set
- Sunrise: between 5:15am and 5:45am
- Sunset: between 5:30pm and 6pm
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
International Airports
- Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in the capital city of San José
- Liberia International Airport (LIR) in the northwest
Top Places to Visit
All the best places in Costa Rica from beaches to jungle towns,
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