Costa Rica Holidays – Be Prepared
Costa Rican active holidays can be a once in a lifetime experience and as with all holidays you will want to plan ahead to make sure you get the most out of your time in this beautiful country located at the heart on Central America. Mak sure to browse the online world for insider tips on where to go and what to do in Costa Rica. There is so much to do but sometimes it’s nice to go off the beaten track and experience something new.
Using US Dollars in Costa Rica
Once you have your hotel booked and a way to get to your accommodation from the airport then next thing to consider is money. The Colon in the national currency of Costa Rica. You can change most popular currencies at the San Jose airport, Costa Rica’s main airport, although this will not give you the best exchange rate. Taking some Costa Rican money with you when youtravel is recommended, as you can never know what’s going to happen and if you arrive late at night currency exchange places may not be open.
If you don’t mind paying a bit more than the locals then you can use Us dollars in Costa Rica although you may benefit financially by finding somewhere to change your money. You will be able to get some Colons by purchasing something with US dollars and then asking for change in local currency although again you may find yourself slightly short changed. If you do decide to exchange US dollars while in Costa Rica be aware that any torn notes will not be accepted.
Top Sights in Costa Rica
One of the biggest and undoubtedly must see attractions in Costa Rica has to be the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The cloud forest really capture the imagination of everyone and it is as suitable for lone travellers as it is for families or people travelling as part of a group. See the Butterfly Garden as you pass through the town and experience some flora and fauna for nowhere else on the planet.
The Arenal Volacno or Volacn Arenal in Spanish is simply spectacular and is a complete contrast to the cloud forest. There are hotels which surround the area giving you wonderful view of the volcano from the leisure of your room.
Active holidays in Costa Rica are a break from the norm and offer a real adventure holiday in some spectacular surroundings.
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