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Quick Travel Trivia Costa Rica

Where is Costa Rica: Costa Rica is located in Central America. Costa Rica is bordered by the Pacific Ocean
Costa Rica’s Full Name: Republic of Costa Rica
Currency: CRC
Other Major Cities to Visit: San José, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio Beach, Alajuela
Famous for: Coffee beans, volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, happy residents
When to Visit: Mid-December to April
Get here: Travel from the USA, Canada, Australia, and India: Direct flights: Aero Mexico, Virgin Australia, KLM or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: Monkeys Are Made Of Chocolate
Famous Travel Movie: Pura Vida
Population: 4.906 million
National Language: Spanish
Capital City: San José
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (GMT-6)
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type A and B
Visa Requirements: The U.S./Canadian citizens no visa requirements can stay up to 90 days
Travel Vaccinations: Depending on your immune system but keep it handy all basic first-aid like mosquito repellent, drugs for diarrhea, fever or dizziness
Budget for a Trip to Costa Rica: Plan on spending a minimum of $125-$275 USD per day.
Common language phrases: Pura Vida: “Pure life, Mae, Tuanis
Delicious Vegetarian Food: black bean soup, vegetarian casado