The official currency in Costa Rica is the colon, of course, appointed by known as most Americans Christopher Columbus. Although two points is the legal currency, the U.S. dollar is widely accepted in most tourist spots.

Changing Your Money you will not regret it a problem of converting U.S. dollars to Colones. All banks exchange dollars. Banks offer the best prices, but they have the longest distances, but most of them have many ATMs (Cajeros automaticos). Private banks are typically faster and better service. To avoid that two lines in public places and private banks are trying to avoid, at work and before lunch rushes. Banks (public or private) are also Cash travellers checks. Most banks are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (some banks close at 3:00 pm). Try not exchange your money in your hotel or travel agency, even if it’s very comfortable, it tends to weigh the Main Committees. Remember that more and more to bring your passport with you, if you exchange money. Another important element should think, not to leave Costa Rica Colones too. It may be difficult to redeem more than $ 50.00 U.S. at the border or airport. Finally, do not change, your money changer streets, but they do not offer a better rate and may try to fraudsters.

Credit in Costa Rica Top End and Mid-Range hotels accept credit cards, and most of the fancy restaurants. All car rental agencies to accept credit cards. Visa is the most commonly accepted credit, and some places to accept MasterCard. American Express, the card should be the plan is not to find places for the use of their cards. Other than that you need two points dollars or during your stay in Costa Rica. Certainly not on a credit card in remote areas; credit cards are accepted almost never.

Purchase ticket items such as large hotel rooms, tours, parks and attractions are usually purchased in U.S. dollars. Lunches, the price of bus tickets and souvenirs must be purchased with two points. Still a few small changes. Pharmacies and supermarkets, most passengers accept the checks, there is a general rule, a small fee for adding the redemption of them.
tipping is something different in Costa Rica. It is normal that the Z�nglein at the hotel and home-page generic U.S. $ 1.00. Taxicab drivers are normally not be disturbed but should guide U.S. $ 1.00 - $ 5.00 and bus nearly half of them. Up-scale restaurants may be 10% tip on the bill. If no tip is added, it is not necessary one, but displays the value estimate.

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