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Keep up with everything Playa Cativo, from our latest news to helpful tips that keep your experience going on far after your visit. 19 Jun 2024 Playa Cativo, the Pearl of the Golfo Dulce When we think of the word 'paradise', scenes from movies often come to mind: beaches with palm...
How to travel to Costa Rica, including the best things to do from wildlife spotting to outdoor activities.
February 2024:“Our main requirement for travel to the Philippines was completing an online form within 72 hours of arriving. Our airline reminded us to do the same process before departing the Philippines as well. The form asks for flight info, countries visited in the last 30 days, and whe...
The currency in Costa Rica is the colon. The current rate of exchange as of November 15, 2024, is $1 U.S. dollar to 510 Costa Rica colones. The currency exchange rate fluctuates every day, usually within a range of 500 to 600 Costa Rica colones to the U.S. dollar. U.S. Dollars...
Whether you want to hike in a cloud forest at 10,000 feet above sea level, or you dream of riding horses on a white-sand beach, it’s never been easier to reach the rich coast. There are nonstop flights to Costa Rica from more than a dozen U.S. cities. Come in winter; the cou...
Timothy J. Forster|Rachael Hood|Catriona KendallFebruary 3, 2025 The 15 Best Places to Celebrate Black History Month in 2025 Delve into a range of stories and experiences at museums, historic sites and more. Suzanne Mason|Rachael Hood|Catriona KendallFebruary 3, 2025 ...
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Costa Rica,Travel Planning a Costa Rica vacation? This article offers insider tips from a former travel consultant on creating the perfect itinerary to make the most of this beautiful country, no matter how much time you have. Costa Rica Records 2.66 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024 ...