Discovering Costa Rica

Contents Facts about Costa Rica...............................................................................4 General Information ....................................................................................4 Geographic Overview .................................................................................9 People and Culture ...................................................................................11 Registrations.............................................................................................14 Money and Banking ..................................................................................16 Safety and Security...................................................................................18 Communication and Media .......................................................................23 Driving ......................................................................................................25 Travel........................................................................................................31 Shopping ..................................................................................................33 Dining and Nightlife...................................................................................35 Arts and Culture........................................................................................36 Recreation and Outdoors..........................................................................40 Health .......................................................................................................42 Education..................................................................................................45 Pets ..........................................................................................................48 Housing ....................................................................................................49 Hiring Household Help ..............................................................................51 Utilities ......................................................................................................52 Informative Websites ................................................................................53 Supplemental Materials – English..........................................................................................54 Supplemental Materials – Spanish.........................................................................................61

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Discovering Costa Rica