What Money (Currency) do they use in Costa Rica?
The currency used in Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colon (CRC) Rates fluctuate, but roughly $1 U.S. dollar = 562 Costa Rican colones. See travel currency tips for how to carry travel money safely, money belts, wallets etc. ATMs in Costa Rica will dispense funds in either dollars or colones: your choice. If you will be buying goods at local markets, opt for colones to get the better price. Prices in colones converted to U.S. dollars may be rounded up, and vendors may not be able to make change in U.S. dollars. I used my credit cards for tours, souvenirs, etc. without any problems. What side of the road do they drive on? In Costa Rica, they drive on the right. Your hotel or car rental agency may have tourism and road maps, but to be sure you have one, and to help plan your trip itinerary, get a waterproof map Costa Rica (Amazon). While much information is online, it’s not accessible 24/7 🙂 What are the roads like in Costa Rica? Around the larger cities, highways / freeways are generall
