Discovering Costa Rica 2020

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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