What budget for activities and outings Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the 30 or so national parks in this country of 5 million inhabitants protect 10% of primary forest and 50% of the country's total surface area. Maintaining this preservation effort obviously comes at a cost, and as a tourist you have to play along! Entrance fees to national parks may seem expensive, but preservation has a price! However, there are still some sites that are cheaper or even free, such as Curu, Manzanillo and Cahuita.

Thanks to its many parks, reserves, refuges, volcanoes and private sites, Costa Rica offers hikers countless discovery itineraries, for the sporty and the less sporty alike, and all without breaking the bank! For short hikes (1 to 3 days): the craters of the Central Valley volcanoes can be reached by short hikes from the parking lot. Climbing the Rincón de la Vieja is now forbidden, but you can discover its large park on foot, as well as the Río Celeste. Discovering Cahuita, Manuel Antonio and/or La Amistad national parks is an ideal way to start your adventure on foot. For the more adventurous, it's also possible to spend two or three days (with overnight stays in La Sirena) in Corcovado National Park. For longer hikes (3 days or more), it's essential to be in excellent physical condition, especially in a tropical environment. Corcovado National Park offers adventure trails in one of the world's most beautiful tropical rainforests. What's more, you can stay on site at the Sirena base camp. Similarly, Santa Rosa National Park, with its dry tropical forest, leads to the beautiful surf beaches of Naranjo and Bahia Salinas. For more intense trekking, La Amistad Park offers hikes to suit your more adventurous requirements, including the ascent of Cerro Chirripó with its "Andean" summit. The Los Quetzales National Park also offers challenging but simply sublime hikes.

In order to access the nightclubs, women will be able to take advantage of advantageous rates or even free.

What budget to eat Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, many small, popular restaurants, also known as sodas, are easy to spot thanks to their open construction on three or four sides. Most often covered in palm fronds or corrugated iron, these little establishments serve fresh, local food at low prices. They serve staples such as casado, gallo pinto or empanadas, and sometimes even daily specials. If you're lucky, you'll enjoy an extraordinary view of the beach, the forest or the mountains, but sometimes of the road... In any case, this is where the locals eat! And don't forget the pulperías, small shops - a bit like grocery stores in our villages! -where you can get something to eat. And if you want to save money and still feel full, try the casado, a complete meal in itself! It's a plate filled with white rice, meat or fish, black beans, plantains (fried or pan-fried) and a salad of tomatoes, fresh cabbage, carrots, red onions... all perfectly seasoned with lemon juice.

If you're satisfied with the service, it's customary to tip the waiter 15-20%.

What is the budget for accommodation Costa Rica?

To guarantee a certain level of comfort without breaking your budget, opt for a bed and breakfast, hostal or hostel. They generally offer a warm welcome and are usually run by foreigners (Americans, Canadians, Europeans...), but many are also run by Costa Rican families, for a more authentic experience. These establishments vary in comfort and price (from US$50 to US$100 per night on average). They provide access to kitchen facilities, Internet... Finally, prices generally include breakfast, but not taxes (13%).

Travel budget Costa Rica and cost of living

Costa Rica is a country with a high standard of living, so you will find the same prices as in Europe or the United States. Remember that in the tourist field, as everywhere, everything is a little more expensive

.Access. The average ticket from Europe costs €1,000 (in summer, it costs about €1,400). You may find cheaper tickets in November or May, which are good times to discover the country: they correspond to the beginning and end of the rainy season.

Accommodation.

There is

little chance of finding something decent for less than US$ 40-50 per double room, especially during the high season (from December to April).

Transportation. Except for car rental (about 500 US$/week for a small 4x4, plus insurance of 22 US$/day), transportation is cheap, as well as "local" food. Nature Air and Sansa, two local airlines, allow you to travel throughout the country.

To enter a national park, you need to count between 15 and 20 US$/person, without counting the services of the guide. For

a full meal, 2,500 to 5,000 colones in a soda shop, and 10,000 to 20,000 colones in a mid-range restaurant or at a good table

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