Overall Score
3.4
100 USD = 50,251.61 CRC
Overall Score
3.4
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 6,900 people
- GDP: $11,825 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 8 Mbps
- Best wireless: Movistar
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: Restaurant bills normally include service but it’s normal to leave an extra 5-10% for really good service. Bartenders/Cocktail waitresses 5-15%. Tour guides $2-5 per guest when in a larger group, $5-10 per guest in a smaller group. Shuttle Drivers $2-5 per passenger for assisting with luggage or providing interesting commentary during the drive. Housekeeping $5-10 per night for a hotel or lodge room and double it for kitchens or extra bedrooms (envelopes are usually provided).
- Apartment listings: VRBO
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coffee 24/7: Pangas Beach Club
- Best hospital: Hospital La Catlica
- Best short-haul air carrier: Nature Air
- Best intl air carrier: Nature Air
- Monthly costs for expat: $1600
- Monthly costs for family: $2000
- Monthly costs for local: $550
- Meal: $5
- Small Cola: $0.8
- Beer 1 Pint: $2.5
- Coffee: $1.6
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