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Here is part 2 of the reasons why you need to go to Costa Rica.

If you like to fish, Costa Rica is the place that you need to go to. The amount of fish is plentiful. In fact, you can go offshore to get tuna, rooster fish, and marlin. You may also opt to remain on the beaches to get tarpon and snook. With so many choices, you can even choose to fish one day on the Caribbean and on the following day fish on the Pacific Ocean. You have your choices on what you would like to do. You essentially have no limit to where you can travel.

There are vacation package deals that are geared towards honeymoon to fabulous beach resorts. If you’re planning your honeymoon to Costa Rica, do your homework. Research online and find a good travel website to check out the specials. As for the honeymoon choices, couples can gaze at the beautiful scenery, hike, or simply relax in a spa treatment.

It basically depends on what you are looking for. Is this a trip that is just for adventure or do you want romance? Is it a family tour? Whatever it is you’re looking forward to your vacation, you will find vacation package deals that will suit your needs.

But before going there, you need to be aware that there are only 2 seasons in Costa Rica, the dry and rainy seasons. In the months from mid-November to April, this is the dry season. The rest of the year is the rainy season.

I have a tip for you. You do not want to go during Easter although this may be a great time as this is the time of spring break. Although it is during the dry season, you will have difficulty going around the country. The country basically goes in shut down mode during that holy week.

In terms of transportation and going around Costa Rica, you can take a bus but this can be slow. The good thing with this mode of transport is that it will be more scenic and cost less money too.

You could also rent a car. You can drive it but you need valid driver’s license plus a passport. You may also be required to get rental insurance.

A good alternative is the taxis. They are quite cheap and if you have a city official taxi, this is the cheapest and safest way of transportation.

If you have a good budget, money you could fly domestically to go to your various destinations. It should be noted however that flights are full during peak season.

Getting Costa Rica flights this season is indeed not a problem. With one of the busiest airports in Central America and two international airports in San Jose and Liberia, you surely can have the options with your Costa Rica vacation package.

In case you may ask, flying to Northern Guanacaste region via Liberia is only an hour away from the infamous Costa Rica attractions like Guanacaste beaches of Tamarindo, Conchal, Papagayo, and Flamingo. But most flights are in the Central Valley through San Jose international airport. Central Valley features Costa Rica attractions such as Manuel Antonio, Jaco and Arenal.

In case you are now excited to get that booking now, here is what you need to know before you arrive to Costa Rica.

Coming to Costa Rica? Some things you may need to know:

• The water here IS safe to drink however be aware in the first few days of drinking. Just like a change in diet, your stomach needs to adjust to different water.

• You don’t need malaria tablets. Cases of malaria and Dengue Fever are very rare here and as long as you have a good mosquito repellent containing DEET then you should be fine.

• Costa Rica is only 10 degrees north of the equator and the sun is strong so bring a good sun cream and use it.

• If renting a car here, remember there a few or no street signs so unless you have a good map you can get very lost!

• Costa Rican drivers are very ‘creative’ on the roads and often pay little or no attention to road laws so BE CAREFUL.

• Shopping at stores or restaurants that have no marked prices or prices in dollars will charge you too much and you could end up getting taken for a ride.

• Tell your bank and credit card companies that you are coming to Costa Rica. If they notice withdrawals in a foreign land without you telling them, they can’t get hold of you and may well block your card and accounts.

• Most credit/debit cards are accepted here and ATM machines are widely available.

• Be careful of petty thefts. Costa Rica is not bad for crime but pickpockets are everywhere worldwide.

• Don’t carry your passport on you. Make a copy of the picture page and if needed for identity purposes, take that with you.

• Accept and respect the locals and their culture. Relax. You are here as a foreigner and should comply with the Tico way of life.

• The food here is good and the best places to go to are small restaurants or ‘sodas’ where a Tico will be in the kitchen with knowledge and skill. The big universal restaurants that cater for tourists will not only disappoint but will not give you any insight into Costa Rican cuisine.

• You DO need a passport to enter Costa Rica. To contrary belief, you can’t enter the country with a drivers license or birth certificate!

• Dollars and credit cards are NOT accepted everywhere. Travelers cheques are not widely accepted everywhere either. Outside the central valley, colones are the main form of payment however, ATMs are widely available.

• When you leave Costa Rica there is a departure tax of about $26 which you can pay with credit card, colones or dollars. A great way to get rid of excess currency.

• Always check your bills at restaurants in case of ‘errors’.

Enjoy your stay!

Some excerpt of this post is from an article written by Caroline Wilson, a web consultant for Costa Rica News.

There you have it, in the next posts we will be featuring great ways to book your Costa Rica flights, lowest Costa Rica airfare, and Costa Rica vacation package at the best prices as a way of thanking you. So keep coming back or better yet bookmark this page.

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