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Travel information
For those who arrive in Costa Rica: Tourist information
Here are some tourist information to make your stay enjoyable in Costa Rica and avoid inconveniences.
Formalities and documents:
For entry in Costa Rica Italian citizens are not required any visa, just a valid passport (valid for at least six months from the start), useful to stay there no longer than three months.
To leave the country the airport tax amount is $ 27.es5se
Health and vaccinations
No obligatory vaccinations, since Costa Rica is considered one of the countries with the best sanitary conditions in Central and South America. It is advisable to observe the most common food hygiene standards.
Language
The official language is Spanish, widespread use of English and understand Italian.
Currency
The local currency is the Colon, quite stable, whose exchange rate is about 1.00 dollar for 530.00 Colon. It is advisable to travel to Costa Rica with American dollars, as it is the currency most accepted. Credit cards are welcome almost everywhere.
Climate and clothing
The country is characterized by a spring-like climate throughout the year with a stable average temperature of 26 ° C, with fluctuations of 3-4 ° C on the coast. Costa Rica thanks to the abundance of microclimates is considered one of the richest places of flora and fauna on Earth. The climate is tropical; from December to May and the dry season is from June to November the weather is rather damp during this climate is variable.
It’s good to pack light spring or summer clothes, a jacket for cooler evenings in San Jose or in the mountains, for visits to national parks, with the right shoes.
Gastronomy
The Costa Rican cuisine is good and simple. Hotels typically offer international menu, but there are many restaurants where you can sample local specialties. There are also several Italian restaurants, high-quality French and Oriental. Uncountable amount of tropical fruits which to enjoy tasty and refreshing juices and smoothies. For quick snacks are recommended sodas, coffee shops, light and cheap.
Time zone
When applies summer time the time zone is seven hours less, that become eight during winter.
Phone
To call from Costa Rica you can call directly to the subscriber prior international code 0039, you can buy phone cards for public telephones right at the airport or in the town of Potrero and everywhere now.
Another system used is the one with payment charged to the receiver via the local operator by dialing 116, Italian operator Telecom typing the number 08000391039; both of these services do not need any of coin or token.
Electricity
The voltage is 110 volts and 60 Hz. It is advisable to be in possession of an adapter for American type sockets.
Shopping
Local handicrafts offer exquisite things in gold and jade (huacas), faithful reproductions of antique jewelry of pre-Columbian civilizations; wooden objects, ceramics, clothing and leather accessories.
The shops are open from 09.00 to 19.00.
Driving a car
To drive in Costa Rica during your stay the American or European driving license is sufficient. You must carry your passport always (or photocopy), including the page with the entry stamp certifying the date of entry to the country.
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