Why Should I Only Carry Small US Dollar Bills in Costa Rica?

Why Should I Only Carry Small US Dollar Bills in Costa Rica?

Matt M. Says: I’ve heard that I should only carry small US dollar bills in Costa Rica—nothing bigger than a 20. Why is this? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Matt, One interesting fact to make note of here is that you can, in fact, use your dollars in Costa Rica. Although Costa Read more...: Why Should I Only Carry Small US Dollar Bills in Costa Rica?

What Vaccinations do I Need to Enter Costa Rica?

What Vaccinations do I Need to Enter Costa Rica?

Matt A. Says: What vaccinations do I need to enter Costa Rica? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Matt, No immunizations are required when entering Costa Rica from the US or Canada. However, there are some recommended. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has the following recommendations, classed as “routine vaccines”: Chickenpox Read more...: What Vaccinations do I Need to Enter Costa Rica?

Are Electric Bikes Popular in Costa Rica?

Are Electric Bikes Popular in Costa Rica?

Chloe A. Says: Are electric bikes popular in Costa Rica?   IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Chloe, Lately, I see electric bikes and stand-up scooters everywhere here in Costa Rica.  The publicly available ones are all over the roads in my home of Tamarindo (located on the Gold Coast in Guanacaste), just Read more...: Are Electric Bikes Popular in Costa Rica?

Am I able to Fill my Oxycodone Prescription in Costa Rica?

Am I able to Fill my Oxycodone Prescription in Costa Rica?

Mike R. Says: I am thinking about moving to Costa Rica. I’m disabled and have been taking pain medication (oxycodone) for my condition. Receiving this type of medication is a necessity for me to relocate anywhere. Is this going to be a problem for me? IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Mike, José Read more...: Am I able to Fill my Oxycodone Prescription in Costa Rica?

Are Medical Procedures Cheaper in Costa Rica?

Are Medical Procedures Cheaper in Costa Rica?

Bradley P. Says: Some friends told me I can save on medical procedures by doing them in Costa Rica. Is this true?   IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Bradley, Medical tourism has become big business in Costa Rica. People around the world are realizing the benefits of the country’s high-quality, low-cost medical Read more...: Are Medical Procedures Cheaper in Costa Rica?

What Private Health Insurers are There in Costa Rica?

What Private Health Insurers are There in Costa Rica?

Mike D. Says: Can you point me towards any private health insurance providers in Costa Rica?   IL Costa Rica Correspondent Bekah Bottone Says: Hi Mike, The quality of available healthcare is a major deciding factor when relocating abroad. You can have private insurance in Costa Rica even if you live here part-time. The only Read more...: What Private Health Insurers are There in Costa Rica?