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. Exchange rate at the airport 10 % below the standard bank rate!		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
Can I call? Nov - April You are welcome to call us in Costa Rica, November - April 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.).

Mobil Phone service in Costa Rica Since 2011 also non residentals can buy a prepaid SIM card. You can make international calls and book an internet option with this card (just for 1 day, for a week or 2 weeks. Depending on your Mobil (Tethering function) you can also run your computer with it. All you need is your passport, ca 3000 Colones ( depending on the exchange rate $6) and a Celphone that is not locked by your provider. In Tilaran you can buy the SIM card at the GOLLO market.
Distances checked with Google MAP To the entrance of Tico Wind Lake Arenal Damm 38.5 km / 23.9 miles Tilaran 14.4 km / 8.9 miles

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