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Is Costa Rica Expensive? What to Budget for Vacation Costs

Is Costa Rica Expensive? What to Budget for Vacation Costs

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Are you wondering, “Is Costa Rica expensive to visit for vacation?” The short answer is, yes. It can be difficult to travel in Costa Rica on a budget, but it is not impossible. Costa Rica is often considered to be…

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Tipping in Costa Rica: How Much to Leave for Gratuity

Tipping in Costa Rica: How Much to Leave for Gratuity

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Before your trip, you are probably wondering, “Is tipping in Costa Rica necessary?” The short answer is no, but in certain situations, it is polite or somewhat expected. We still sometimes struggle with the appropriate amount to leave as a…

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Cheap Flights to Costa Rica: Get the Best Deals

Cheap Flights to Costa Rica: Get the Best Deals

November 12, 2022September 14, 2023

Are you planning a trip and looking to find cheap flights to Costa Rica? You’ve come to the right place! Nobody wants to spend more on their flight to Costa Rica than they have to. We created this guide to…

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Backpacking Costa Rica – A First-Timers Guide

Backpacking Costa Rica – A First-Timers Guide

January 10, 2021September 13, 2023

Ah, Costa Rica! The land of amazing rainforests, beautiful beaches, cool wildlife, and a bad reputation of being too expensive for backpackers.  Because of its expensive and touristy reputation a lot of people tend to skip backpacking in Costa Rica…

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20 Free Things to Do in Costa Rica That You’ll Love

20 Free Things to Do in Costa Rica That You’ll Love

November 11, 2018July 26, 2023

We love finding new free things to do in Costa Rica! I think that discovering something amazing and realizing that you didn’t have to spend any money to do it is sometimes the best way to travel. We have compiled…

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How to Eat on a Budget in Costa Rica

How to Eat on a Budget in Costa Rica

January 21, 2018September 18, 2023

Unfortunately, one of the most expensive things about your travels in Costa Rica will be food. That stuff is expensive here! See, every food item which is imported has a 30% import tax. That means anything which is not produced…

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    • Discover the Culture
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    • Plan a Destination Wedding
  • Destinations
    • San Jose & Central Valley
      • Alajuela
      • San Jose
      • Cartago
      • Orosi
      • San Gerardo de Dota
    • Central Pacific
      • Jaco
      • Manuel Antonio
      • Herradura
      • Playa Hermosa
      • Esterillos
      • Quepos
      • Puntarenas
    • Osa Peninsula
      • Dominical
      • Uvita
      • Ojochal
      • Drake Bay
      • Puerto Jimenez
      • Pavones
    • Nicoya Peninsula
      • Montezuma
      • Santa Teresa
      • Mal Pais
      • Paquera
      • Tambor
      • Nosara
      • Samara
    • Guanacaste Province
      • Papagayo
      • Playas del Coco
      • Playa Hermosa
      • Playa Flamingo
      • Las Catalinas
      • Tamarindo
      • Playa Langosta
      • Playa Avellanas
    • Caribbean Coast
      • Tortuguero
      • Cahuita
      • Puerto Viejo
      • Manzanillo
      • Bocas del Toro
      • Limon
    • Northern Mountains
      • La Fortuna
      • Monteverde
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