Costa Rica/Guanacaste Destination Guide
No Artificial Ingredients! Orchids bloom and toucans preen their feathers in treetops above the dense rainforest... Sun glistens over a volcanic sand beach and a troop of Howler monkeys prance from branch to branch. You are there, flying from platform to platform in a harness from the highest tree (The Canopy Tour) or lazing in a hot spring below Arenal Volcano. Yes, it's a beach vacation, but you'll need your binoculars and sneakers-for it's a jungle out there!
Please Note: The only acceptable proof of citizenship for persons travelling to Costa Rica is VALID U.S. Passport only. Birth certificate and photo ID are not accepted and you will be denied boarding.
Weather in Costa Rica/Guanacaste
From December thru May, it is sunny with dry tropical weather and an average temperature of 86°F.
Tipping in Costa Rica/Guanacaste
A 10% service charge is automatically added to the bill, an extra 5% is optional if service is good.
Wedding Requirements for Costa Rica/Guanacaste
Applicants require passports, a bilingual lawyer (can obtain lawyer through hotel), birth certificate, police record, & affidavit of single status. The lawyer needs info concerning line of work or professional degrees, parent names & a sworn statement.
Airport Information for Costa Rica/Guanacaste
Travel to and from Costa Rica/Guanacaste uses the LIR - Liberia Airport.
Rental Cars in Costa Rica/Guanacaste
In order to rent a car, you must have a valid American or international driver's license, be at least twenty-five years old, and have a Visa or MasterCard with enough credit to cover the total cost of the rental (you should also check with your credit card company in order to find out whether or not you can be insured if you pay with your credit card in Costa Rica). Renting a car in Costa Rica is expensive, approximately $320 a week for a compact; perhaps double that for a four wheel drive. The price includes insurance. Fuel is not expensive, around $10 to fill a compact car, $20 for four wheel drive ( most of the rental cars are stick-shift).
