Tico Wind, Costa Rica Lake Arenal

What's the currency in Costa Rica? The Costa Rican currency is called the Colon. For the actual exchange rate $ and € check the Web page from Banco De Costa Rica - BCR.		Are credit cards accepted? Visa is the most common credit card. Mastercard is the least accepted. Smaller shops and restaurants may not take credit cards. Travellers Cheques in US$ can be changed in all banks (with I.D.) Tico Wind can not take credit cards at the launch site
Does my cel phone work in Costa Rica? (TDMA and GSM international roaming) You can use your cel phone, depending on technic and your local provider. Check out the WEB Page from ICE (the Costa Rican electricity and telefon company) and you get the actual list which countries / providers are included in the roaming service. Note, some rental car companies offer also to rent a cel phone Can I call? You are welcome to call us in Costa Rica. Office: ..+506 2692 2002 ..8:00am - 11:00am ............................................. 2:00 pm - 6:00pm Cel: ......+506 8383 2694 9:00am -. 6:00pm Remember that you may be in a different time zone.		What to bring ? >>General Suntan Lotion Aftersun Lotion Hat Sunglasses Showerproof Jacket Sweatshirt (evenings) Jeans (horseback riding) Walking shoes (rain forest) Binoculars (bird/monkey/volcano watching) Teva type sandals >>Windsurfing Shorty Flotation vest (if you wear one) Harness Booties (if you wear them) Gloves (if you use them) Helmet (if you wear one) >>Medicinal The nearby town of Tilaran has two well-stocked farmacies. You may, however, want to bring your own favorite pain killer/muscle relaxant (Advil, Tylenol, Vio...oops. etc.).

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Costa Rica Lake Arenal - F A Q 's