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Costa Rica Arenal Volcano



Thinking about taking a Costa Rica vacation? Need Costa Rica information you can use?

I've compiled info on a number of topics and, as a bonus, provided a handy currency converter and an easy-to-use area measurement converter (for those of you interested in real estate).

Costa Rica Facts

Everybody seems to know about Costa Rica's beaches, adult nightlife, volcanoes, and great fishing.

But, I bet most folks don't know these incredible Costa Rica facts, click here

Read Costa Rica News!

There are a number of online daily news sites, some in English and, of course, some in Spanish.

For those of you who speak or read English, you'll find about a dozen online editions of Costa Rica news, click here

Currency Converter

Costa Rica's currency is the Colon. Whatever YOUR currency, you can convert it to Colones quickly and easily with this handy Currency Converter, just click to use!

Current Weather

Where the He**

Is a map of Costa Rica's parks?

Are the best surfing beaches?

Will I find the best scuba diving?

Can I find a road map?

I've put together over a dozen maps (about a lot of places to see and things to do) to help. Costa Rica maps, just click

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Important Telephone Numbers

I've put together a nice little list of essential Costa Rica telephone numbers if you face an emergency. Important Costa Rica telephone numbers, click

Consumer: Are You Getting the Run-Around?

In Costa Rica, long lines and poor customer service have long ruled. Help is on the way for you, challenged consumer (sorry, but the long lines are part of Costa Rica's DNA so be patient).

A dauntless reporter for La Nacion, now living in the States, has a brand new site. It's in Spanish but send your complaint in English (click on the box "Envie Su Queja Aqui"). Remember: Quien Paga Manda! It means "He Who Pays Rules" and it's your consumer site, just click here

Thinking of Scuba Diving? Think about Insurance

Scuba diving is a very popular part of many people's trip to Costa Rica but accidents do happen and you'll be far from home if there's an emergency.

Dive insurance is quite affordable.

Yea, I know you don't want to think about getting hurt.

But you need to. Associated with Duke University Medical Center is a nonprofit organization for divers


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