Costa Rica Travel Guide

Costa Rica means "rich coast" in Spanish. Drinking a cup of coffee on such a coast is a luxurious experience for this trip to China and the United States, which is accompanied by many hardships and hardships. Similar to Honduras, Costa Rica is also a country famous for its national parks, but Costa Rica's tourism is more advanced and developed than Honduras. More than 30 national parks have different shapes and more efforts are spared in publicity. Not to mention anything else, the famous films "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World" both chose to shoot on the islands of Costa Rica. They are wonderful advertisements with outstanding results.

Presumably many people want to see the real scenery in Jurassic Park? Coco Island is a world's rare animal and plant sanctuary. This island is isolated from the outside world, so many endangered organisms have been preserved and has become the world's largest rare species laboratory, which is difficult for ordinary people to get close to.

Another popular tourist attraction in Costa Rica is "treetop tourism." Tourists can take the cable car to climb above the canopy and straight to the top of the mountain. Then he hung his body on the rope, and slid down the bottom of his feet. The bottom of his feet was a valley hundreds of meters deep, which was very enjoyable. There are also private hotels that allow visitors to sit on treetops about 100 feet high and look at the treetops that cover the rainforest like umbrellas to see various tree frogs, rattan snakes, sloths, as well as hundreds of species of birds and thousands of insects.

However, Costa Rica's tourism department has developed a diving project in the waters near Coco Island. You can see sharks, dolphins, beautiful corals, as well as many strange aquatic creatures in the shallow sea. Because it is in the waters near the "Lost World", I still feel a little scared. Costa Rica is very famous for its birds. In addition to the beautiful macaws, there are also red and emerald long-tailed birds. There are a total of 850 species. The flock of birds flying in the sunset at the top of the tree is definitely an image that I will never forget in my life.

There are more than a dozen volcanoes in Costa Rica, so that there are three volcanic images on its national emblem. But the one that people dare not or forget most is the Arenal Volcano. It is only 147 kilometers west of the capital, San Jose. When we drove over, we saw its straight cone from afar. There is a sign hanging at the entrance to the mountain climbing reading: This is an active volcano, and those who go to the crater are at their own risk. The volcano is about 1600 meters above sea level, and the paths in Arena Volcano National Park and nearby mountains are the best places to view the volcano.

The volcano erupts intermittently, causing a large volcanic ash fog and a huge roar in the sky. At night, the landscape of Mount Arena is even more spectacular. Magma rolls rocks melted by high temperatures and rolls down the slope, forming very strange and brilliant "fireworks" that stretch for at least 5 kilometers. It is one of the famous wonders of Central America. We experienced firsthand the hot springs under the foot of Yanbahuo Mountain. Tabagong Hot Spring uses hot water flowing from half the hillside, and it is still about 40 degrees to the foot of the mountain. There are also two swimming pools next to it that introduce hot spring water. People who do not want to experience nature in the hot water creek can go to the swimming pool to soak.

The best time to travel for

is November-April of the following year. At this time, the climate is cool, the scenery is beautiful, and the fruits are abundant. Colombia is located in the southern part of the Central American Isthmus, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Nicaragua to the north, and Panama to the southeast. Located in the tropics, the year is divided into approximately 7 months of rainy season (May to November) and 5 months of dry season (December to April). The climate in the central valley is pleasant, with spring seasons all year round, with an average temperature of 18℃-23 ℃, and abundant rain in the rainy season. The surrounding tropical plains have a hot climate. The temperature in plateau areas is 23℃-26 ℃, and the temperature in coastal areas is 29℃-36 ℃.

Geography: The Republic of Costa Rica is located in the southern part of Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama, with a time difference 14 hours later than Beijing time. Costa Rica has a land area of 50,000 square kilometers, about half of Jiangsu Province, and a population of about 4 million. According to statistics, about 30,000 Chinese live in this beautiful country, accounting for 1% of the national population.

Transportation: Direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai.

Language: Spanish is the official language, English can be used universally.

Currency: The currency is the Costa Rican krona. The exchange rate with the US dollar is 517.93 and the exchange rate with the RMB is 74.505.

Friendly reminder * Costa Rica is located in the southern part of Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama, and the time difference is 14 hours later than Beijing time; * The best time to travel in Costa Rica is from November to April of the following year, when the climate is cool, the scenery is beautiful, and the fruits are abundant; * Costa Rica is located in a plateau area. If tourists with high blood pressure or heart disease, please be sure to bring all medicines to prevent accidents;* Costa Rica's customs regulations are quite loose. Tourists are allowed to bring 500 grams of tobacco, 5 liters of alcohol and US$500 worth of goods into Costa Rica. Cameras, computers and electronic equipment for personal use are also included in duty-free; * Tourists entering Costa Rica must fill out the entry form and prepare their passports and visas valid for more than 3 months in the United States, Canada or Europe. The second copy of the entry form must also be collected for use when leaving the country;* Tourists are not required to receive vaccinations or carry relevant certificates before entering Costa Rica, but as a precaution, tourists are advised to be vaccinated against typhoid and hepatitis A before arriving in the country; * Tourists travel to certain areas of Costa Rica, there is also a risk of contracting malaria. Tourists are advised to consult their doctor in this regard before traveling and bring tablets to treat malaria. When traveling to humid areas such as tropical rainforests, be sure to apply insect repellent in advance. Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes also include dengue fever, and application of insect repellant can also protect tourists from this disease; * Costa Rica's tap water can be drunk directly, but tourists are advised to purchase bottled water for use to avoid possible discomfort caused by chemical components in tap water; * Costa Rica's large cities have good medical services, with high hygiene standards and medical standards. Most hospitals have doctors or liaison personnel who can speak English. Tourists are advised to purchase appropriate travel insurance, otherwise they may have to bear the risk of paying expensive medical expenses in the event of illness or accidents; * Overall, Costa Rica has a good security situation, but violent crime does exist and to a certain extent may endanger tourists. Tourists should be vigilant and carry your wallet and purse in the pockets in front of you to reduce the chance of being pickpocketed. Try to avoid carrying large amounts of cash, and please store valuables in the safe deposit box in the hotel room. Please also travel together when moving freely at night to avoid accidents. It is best to bring the hotel's contact number in case of emergency needs;

* Car theft is also very common in Costa Rica. If tourists use rented vehicles, they should try not to park in remote areas. At night, they should ensure that they stay in a well-lit and densely populated Urban area; * When meeting with locals for the first time, shaking hands is a common traditional greeting. Local men often add "Don" to their Christian names, while women often add "Donne" to their Christian names. Tourists should pay attention to this if they want to introduce themselves to local people or address others. If you are invited to a local family, especially to have a meal, bringing small gifts is a common etiquette; * The Indians, the oldest residents living in Costa Rica, still follow ancient customs in many respects and are not easy When dealing with outsiders, they generally do not take the initiative to tell their names to newcomers;* Catholicism is the state religion of Costa Rica, and 95% of the people believe in Catholicism. When you are with them, it is best to talk about relaxed topics such as the natural environment and not make ambiguous remarks on aspects such as faith and politics; * In terms of clothing, casual clothing can be worn in most restaurants, dance halls and streets at night, but beach clothing is limited to daytime and on the beach. Do not be naked in public, as it is not welcome;* When you need to change clothes during travel, the hotel generally provides a self-service washing machine and free washing powder, which can be dried directly after washing. If you have small items of clothing, you can hand wash and dry them in your room; * Internet cafes in Costa Rica are ubiquitous and can even be found in small towns. However, general prices and speeds will vary. Most hotels generally provide reliable Internet services, but the charges are often high. Generally, all major shopping malls, hotels, airports, etc. have WIFI coverage. Especially in Santiago, the capital, WIFI coverage is very wide, so it is recommended to use WIFI as much as possible. You can also bring a wireless 3G router to avoid situations where a signal cannot be searched or a password is needed for WIFI; * The GSM roaming fee is 2.99 yuan/minute, the SMS is 1.99 yuan/piece, and the Internet access is 0.05 yuan/KB. The mainstream mobile phone operator in Costa Rica is I.C.E. The mobile phone system used by China tourists in Costa Rica must be the triple-band system in the GSM850/1900 band, and the country code of Costa Rica is +506. The roaming fee for GSM is relatively expensive, and you can purchase a phone card. The fee ranges from 60 to 100 yuan. You can buy it from Taobao and other e-commerce companies. At the same time, it is also recommended to use software such as Gtalk and Skype in areas with WIFI coverage to reduce communication charges.