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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Violent crime is extremely uncommon in Tortuguero, but visitors should still...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
History 
If Venice, Italy were in a tropical rainforest it still wouldn’t be as...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Attracting millions of tourists each year, Costa Rica has ideal year round...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The term “rainforest” certainly means what it sounds like, and this part of...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Only in Tortuguero 
Tortuguero has a project called the Eco-Dollar for those interested in helping...
Last edited: September 06, 2006
Recommended Reading 
The story of the region of Tortuguero is as much about the animals who lived...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Reaching Tortuguero can be especially challenging. The small fishing village...
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Getting Around 
Don’t expect to hail a taxicab in Tortuguero, but don’t worry about the roads...
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Don’t expect to find any big museums in Tortuguero. The small village doesn’t...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Sports & Activities 
There isn’t really a shortage of activities to do in Tortuguero. Numerous tours...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Day Trips 
Taking a day trip or two from Tortuguero can be a difficult endeavor unless you...
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: February 17, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: April 16, 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Important Phrases 
What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: March 10, 2008
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Popular Attractions 
Among the most popular attractions in Costa Rica areriver floating, bird and...
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