Remember that theft is common in tourist locations. In 2006, Costa Rican officials established the Tourist Police force, which can help you should a crime occur.
Not ready to head home? You can extend your trip by adding nights at the Rio Perlas for $50 per person per night or at the Costa Verde for $40 per person per night.
  Rocks along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica (Sylvester Adams/Photodisc) |
For more tips on what to do, visit the country's official tourism site and see the U.S. State Department's travel fact sheet for the country. You can find the latest exchange rate and the local time at BudgetTravel.com.
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