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Travel Tips on Spending Money and other Things Related to Travel to Costa Rica

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Ann

I am going to share with you some of the travel tips I have learned over the years while working as a travel agent and arranging vacations to Costa Rica for my clients. American Express credit cards are not accepted … Continue reading →

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Traveling to Costa Rica? Tips on Handling Money

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Ann

Are you planning on traveling to Costa Rica?  Costaricalearn is going to offer some tips on handling money. Don’t change dollars to colones  which is the Costa Rica monetary unit  BEFORE leaving your home country.   Change it when you … Continue reading →

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Traveling to Costa Rica, Not Taking a Credit Card, How To Pay

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Ann

We are planning to travel to Costa Rica but do not have a credit card. But do have a debit card from our hometown bank.  Can I use this debit card in Costa Rica?   Are travelers checks widely accepted? ATM … Continue reading →

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Guide to A Happier Vacation in Costa Rica, Using Credit Cards

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ann

After working as a travel agent for many years, specializing in Costa Rica,  I gathered  many “little pearls of wisdom” to share with my clients to make for a happier vacation in Costa Rica plus save you time and money. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Safe Travel in Costa Rica

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ann

While working as a travel agent specializing in Costa Rica I always told my clients that there are certain safety tips they should be aware of while traveling in Costa Rica.  And I will share them here: Petty theft is … Continue reading →

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