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 ............................................................................ 24 Driving................................................................................................................ 26 Travel ................................................................................................................. 32 Shopping............................................................................................................ 34 Dining and Nightlife......................................................................................... 36 Arts and Culture ............................................................................................... 37 Recreation and Outdoors................................................................................ 41 Health................................................................................................................. 43 Education........................................................................................................... 46 Pets .................................................................................................................... 49 Housing.............................................................................................................. 50 Hiring Household Help .................................................................................... 52 Utilities............................................................................................................... 53 Informative Websites....................................................................................... 54 Supplemental Materials – English ..........................................................................................55 Supplemental Materials – Spanish.........................................................................................62

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Discovering Costa Rica