Prices in Costa Rica are not as high as in the US and Europe, but they are noticeably higher compared to Central American countries.
Shopping and souvenirs
To shop for various souvenirs and handicrafts, it is worth going to the local shops, which are open from 09: 00-20: 00.
What to bring as a souvenir of your vacation in Costa Rica?
- ceramics (plates, vases, original ornaments, hand-made by Costa Rican craftsmen), wooden products (jewelry boxes, masks, animal figurines), paintings, knitted clothes depicting wildlife, colorful hammocks, wickerwork (baskets, bags), jewelry made of gold and silver, stamps with images of birds, butterflies and flowers;
- rum, liqueur “Cafe-Rica”, coffee, herbal tea.
In Costa Rica, you can buy masks made of cedar and balsa for $ 25-100 (the price of the product depends on the size and complexity), a rosewood teapot - from $ 20, ceramics - for $ 15-200, a hammock - for 15-100 $, coffee - from $ 10-15, jewelry - for $ 2-20, silver and gold products - from $ 50.
Excursions
On a sightseeing tour of San Jose, you will stroll through the Plaza de la Cultura, see the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, visit the National Museum, the Jade Museum and the National Theater.
This excursion costs $ 40.
On an excursion to the Arenal National Park, you can ride a horse and descend to the La Fortuna Falls. Here you will be allowed to swim (trout often swim in this water).
As part of this excursion, you will visit the village of Malek Indians - here you will be told about the culture of these Indians and given the opportunity to buy souvenirs created by their hands.
On average, an excursion costs $ 30.
Entertainment
The approximate cost of entertainment: a visit to the butterfly garden costs $ 12, entrance to the Monteverde reserve - $ 14, a visit to the water park - $ 60, Eco Zoo - $ 12, a trip to Baldi hot springs - $ 33, a boat tour of the mangroves - $ 60, surfing - $ 20, diving (diving) - $ 60-100.
When visiting Manuel Antonio National Park (entrance ticket - $ 40), you can watch sloths, raccoons, agouti, 3 species of monkeys (squirrel, Congo and Capuchin).
Transport
It is convenient to get around Costa Rican cities by buses and minibuses. The fare starts from $ 0.50.
If desired, at the hotel (at the reception), you can order a seat in a minibus going to the city you need (for example, a trip from San Jose to Tamarindo will cost you $ 29).
If you decide to rent a car, then, for example, you will pay $ 350-700 per week for a middle-class “SUV” (the price includes insurance).
To relax in Costa Rica with relative comfort, you will need $ 75-85 per day for 1 person.
