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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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Guided Vacation Packages
Take all the stress of vacation planning with these packaged tours. Get more ideas on TourRadar.
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- Take a wildlife night walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest
- Admire the impressive Arenal Volcano from a hot spring
- Swim in calm turquoise waters and relax on white-sand beaches
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- Take a snorkel day trip and see marine life off the coast of Samara
- Visit wildlife-filled Tortuguero National Park
- Go on a thrilling white water adventure through the lush jungle
⭐️ RATING: 4.9/5 Stars on TourRadar | ⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 16 Days | ✅ Book it!
- Explore the beautiful scenery at Manuel Antonio National Park
- Swim under the majestic La Fortuna waterfall
- Experience the captivating Monteverde cloud forest
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