We are visiting in the Green Season and in a tropical country that has many microclimates - so, the rainforest will be a bit humid, the beach will be dry and the drive in-between could be on the cool side. In the areas we are staying, the temperature should hover 75-85 degrees. Because it’s the green season the vegetation will be beautiful and lush, but we may see rain mid-day.

Costa Rica uses Colones the exchange rate changes daily but is usually around 500 Colones to $1. We never exchange money when we travel to CR as everyone accepts (and likes) receiving dollars and almost everyone accepts credit cards. However, if you want to exchange money we can stop at a local bank once there, you can also use an ATM. Please let your credit card companies know you will be out of the country, so they don’t hold any purchases thinking it is fraud. They all have different fees for foreign purchases as well so it is best to know which card is right for you to use.

Please check with your cell phone provider to see if you will have service in Costa Rica. If your phone has International Capability there is usually a plan available for a small fee to be able to make calls, texts and data easily. Without a plan it can be quite costly, we suggest a quick phone call (611) to find out what is available to you. Look into international roaming charges as well. If your family and friends use WhatsApp your calls etc can be free if you are on the Wi Fi at the properties.  We will also create a group chat via WhatsApp so we can all communicate during our trip.

YES! Costa Rica is one of the few countries in Latin America where the water is safe to drink!

All the towns we are visiting have medical clinics with larger hospitals around an hour away.

It is one of the most stable countries in Latin America and is considered safe for tourists. But, as with any travel - be aware of your surroundings and use common sense.

We have a dedicated bus driver for our trip but be prepared for winding roads and high elevations. As we will be driving through the mountains. If you tend to get car sick, we recommend bringing something to help you. Traffic can vary - in the city during peak times it can be congested. Roads can be closed due to accidents making our travel time from place to place longer. So we adopt the Costa Rica mindset of Pura Vida - and just enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

No, Costa Rica does not have any requirements.

You will need casual, comfortable clothing for everyday!!!  One of our excursions includes hiking so you will want to dress in comfortable clothes and bring walking/hiking shoes. You may want to bring nicer but casual outfits for dinner. It is known to rain in the afternoons, so keep this in mind when packing, maybe a light rain jacket if it does. Don’t go crazy and remember it is always best to pack light. Costa Rica has the same voltage as the US so adaptors will not be needed. Items to remember: Passport, Walking/Hiking Shoes, Swimsuit and cover-up, Casual clothing for hiking and excursions, Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Bug Spray, Hat, Personal Toiletries (the hotels have hairdryers), Phone, Phone Charger.