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Costa Rica ecotourism and sustainable tourism resources are common. Avoid drinking water and eating foods washed from the tap. Costa Rica vegetarian & vegan dishes are available.
As the number of travelers on the road rises, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments is an increasing concern. Let’s Go promotes the philosophy of sustainable travel with this ...more
Your tourist dollars can make a big impact on the destinations you visit. The choices you make during your trip can have powerful effects on local communities—for better or for worse. As one of the ...more
Traveling alone can be extremely beneficial, providing a sense of independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable targets of harassment ...more
Solo women inevitably face some additional safety concerns. Women can consider staying in hostels with single rooms that lock or in religious organizations with single-sex rooms. It’s a good idea to ...more
Attitudes toward GLBT travelers can vary drastically from region to region in Costa Rica. Legally, all Costa Rican citizens are considered equal, regardless of their sexuality, and consensual homosexuality ...more
Costa Rica is not particularly well-outfitted for visitors with disabilities. Handicap-accessible facilities are not always readily available. Thus, those with disabilities should inform airlines and ...more
A majority of the Costa Rican population is of Spanish European ancestry—around 94% identify as white or mestizo . The minority population consists primarily of blacks—found among the Afro-Caribbeans ...more
While adjusting to a Costa Rican diet, it’s not unusual for travelers to have diarrhea and stomach aches. You can avoid indigestion by avoiding tap water, foods washed in tap water, and ice. Drink ...more
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