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The beautiful Costa Rica situated neatly between the Pacific and the Caribbean Ocean is a haven for sun and nature lovers alike.
Appealing to outdoor and wildlife lovers equally, Costa Rica has large national parks, pristine sandy beaches, wonderful lush forests and a diverse range of wildlife making it an increasingly popular choice for a luxury honeymoon or romantic escape.
At W&O travel we feature a number of exclusive hotels hand-picked by our Latin America specialists. Whether you wish for your luxury honeymoon or romantic escape to involve hiking through the forests looking for wildlife, white water rafting or simply relaxing on the beach sipping on a traditional fruity cocktail, you are sure to find your perfect Costa Rican honeymoon or romantic escape among our collection.
To plan your luxury honeymoon or romantic escape to Costa Rica, call our Latin America specialists today.
Costa Rica offers a wide variety of cuisines and beverages. The main dishes almost always include rice, plantains, and black or red beans.
There are beverages for every occasion. The best known traditional morning drink is called Agua Dulce (sweet water). It is made from Tapa de dulce.
Coffee is usually served at breakfast and during traditional coffee breaks in the afternoon.
There are no visa requirements for UK citizens to enter Costa Rica.
The electric current in Costa Rica is 120 volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second.
Costa Rica is considered the safest country in Latin America, however Western & Oriental advise to still be aware of your surroundings and to look after your belongings carefully.
The high season for visitors is late November to mid-April which is considered the dry season. The ‘green season’ as termed by the locals, runs from May through mid-November.
It is during this time of the year that you will see sprawling green trees and fields at every turn.
If travelling to higher elevations, it is important to note that frost occurs year-round.
It is advised that travellers ensure their Tetanus and Polio shots are up to date. Vaccines for Typhoid and Hepatitis A are strongly recommended.
The flying time from the UK is 12 hours.
Embassy and Consulate of the Republic of Costa Rica in the UK
Flat 1, 14 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3LH, UK
Tel: (020) 7706 8844.
www.costarica.embassyhomepage.com
The official currency of Costa Rica is the Colón. US Dollars are widely accepted in areas as well.
The time difference is GMT -6 hours.
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