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Jesse's Samara Beach Surf School 
Samara Surf School and Jesse's Gym Phone- 011-506-656-0328 
Last edited: 11 March 2008
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The El Lagarto restaurant is reason enough to make a stop in Samara during your...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: 16 April 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Important Phrases 
  What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: 17 May 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
About Costa Rica Travel 
When traveling to a destination, there are many variables that affect the...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: 16 March 2009
Friendly Costa Rica Transportation 
Friendly Costa Rica Group and Family Transportation offers driving services to...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: 28 November 2008
Popular Attractions 
Costa Rica has been voted in the top-three of adventure destinations in the...
Last edited: 25 October 2009
Top Costa Rica Travel Agency Advice 
To dispell the most common travel agency rumor: travel agencies do not make...
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