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Costa Rica Travel - Accommodation, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions, InformationJacob Ascher Named GM of Hilton Newark Airport Hotel Jacob Ascher, a native of Israel and resident of the U.S., has been appointed General Manager of the 378-room Hilton Newark Airport Hotel. Mr. Ascher has over 20 years of hospitality management experience possessing a strong international hotel ... Villa Tournon Hotel San Jose Located only 23 km (14 miles) away from the airport and close to downtown San Jose, the Villa Tournon Hotel couldn't be in a better position. All 81 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in ... Beaches, jungles and operating rooms to welcome foreign visitors in downturn With traditional tourism hit hard by the global recession, Costa Rica is seeking to draw foreign visitors by offering low-cost, high-quality health care ? especially targeting people from the United States, where the same medical procedures can cost ... Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose Prepare for an unforgettable experience on one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica. You?ll explore two of Costa Rica's most visited attractions, visiting the active Arenal Volcano and unwinding in the natural hot springs nearby, and combine ... Mandarin Oriental to Manage New Beach Resort and Residences in Costa Rica The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a contract to manage a new luxurious beach resort and branded Residences at Playa Manzanillo, in Guanacaste province, on Costa Rica?s northern Pacific coast. The 130-room resort will open in ...
Costa RicaTours, Sightseeing & Things to DoTravel to San Jose - Where Most People Enter Costa Rica:Even though the international airport near Liberia has greatly expanded its capacity in the last year, San Jose, via the Juan Santamaria airport is still where most people arrive. So, before departing on your vacation trip to the beach or Arenal Volcano, you might want to sample some of the color that San Jose has to offer. If you are a business traveler, take time to enjoy the entertainment, culture and great restaurants that are springing up. WHEN TO VISIT:The high season in Costa Rica, December through April, is the dry season. The rainy season, which lasts from May to November, usually sees sunny mornings, with rain showers in late afternoon and evening. Secondary roads can become rutted during those months, and four-wheeldrive vehicles are strongly recommended. Overall, the climate is tropical, with an average temperature of 72°F (22°C). It can be much hotter along the coastal areas of the country, and much cooler in the mountains.MoneyThe money used in Costa Rica is called colons. You can change dollars into colons at the airports in San Jose and local banks. The exchange rates can be from the low 200s to 400s colons for each US dollar. (Now everywhere in Costa Rica you can buy or pay in US dollars, but I think things are cheaper if you pay in colons.) Other ways you might get colons is if you pay for something in US dollars, you will receive change in colons.Traveling within Costa RicaBus - You can catch one to most parts of the country. There are a few places where the bus comes only once a day though...Cab - There are red cabs throughout the country. If the cab driver tells you the meter is broker, just get out. First it is illegal for a cab driver to drive with a broken meter in Costa Rica; secondly he might just be trying to rip you off. Local airlines - You can catch local flights to places throughout Costa Rica. They are regularly scheduled and reasonably inexpensive. Cities and TownsCities in Costa Rica are San jose (The Capital) Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Jaco, Liberia, Manuel Antonio, park, Pochote, Puerto Limon, Puntarenas, Parismina, and Tamarindo. |
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