Safety tip:something very important to be aware of when driving at night are the pedestrians and bikers. Locals don’t really use reflexive clothing or flashlights and since sidewalks are pretty much non-existent in Costa Rica, they will be walking on the road.Driving slow is the best advice...
One of Costa Rica's major problems has been its high population growth rate, which has made it more difficult to achieve high GDP per capita growth rates. In the last 35 years, nevertheless, Costa Rica's per capita growth rate matched and, in 1991-5, doubled the regional average. ...
especially during crises like natural disasters and wars. Many laws and acts have been placed to prevent this from happening but this might not be enough since these problems are still arising and are not few. The Republic of Costa Rica notices this as a problem towards the protection of cult...
Is Costa Rica safe for a family vacation? Nicuesa Eco-lodge in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula It’s totally normal for families to be concerned about safety when traveling with their kids. Although other Central American countries do have a major problem with gun violence and gangs,Costa Rica is...
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This chapter provides an overview of Costa Rica's experiences with the Structural Adjustment Policies (SAPs) demanded by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It critiques the neoclassical economic theory underlying these policies, and gives an evaluation of the efficacy of these...
"This tour was the first major out of country trip for my two teenage daughters and they loved all of the places we went to and the activities that were included in the tour - both have said they want to go back to Costa Rica again. I loved that the tours had options for more or...
Day 01: Arrival San José, Costa Rica (TG) (No meals) Arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport. After passing through Immigration you will be met by a Costa Rica Expeditions representative who will give you a sticker to facilitate clearing customs. When you are exiting the building, lo...
La Uruca is a wider area in San José. This area is located in the central region of the country; it is very important as a major industrial and commercial area. This is also one of the largest districts in Costa Rica. There is plenty of crime in the area; while it has not been ...
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