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Inside Background
Culture 
Costa Rica, before it was discovered by Spain, was inhabited by several tribes...
Last edited: August 13, 2006
History 
It was the great Christopher Columbus who discovered Costa Rica, this being on...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Heading to an exotic destination such as Tamarindo, Costa Rica can definitely...
Last edited: August 11, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Getting tourist board information right before and even during your vacation in...
Last edited: August 03, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Tamarindo, located in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica, naturally has a...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are two international airports in Costa Rica. The closes airport to...
Last edited: September 05, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
The rise in tourism in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica has been steep in...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Nightlife 
Tamarindo has a mediocre nightlife scene., and since the closing of the most...
Last edited: November 09, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
There are many beaches at and near Tamarindo, but if you are want to take a...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Tamarindo's warm, clear waters make it an ideal destination for water sports...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
Tamarindo is growing in leaps and bounds, and the restaurants are springing up...
Last edited: July 28, 2007
Restaurants 
Capitan Suizo (5 minute taxi ride), recommend reservations, great service, good...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
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Inside Costa Rica: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official currency is the colon, but American dollars are usually accepted...
Last edited: February 17, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Important notice about traveling to Costa Rica: As of January 8, 2007...
Last edited: April 16, 2007
Emergencies 
In case of emergency dial 911.   For othe important telephone numbers, as well...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Important Phrases 
What is your name? ¿Cuál es su nombre? Hello! ¡Hola! Pure Life Pura Vida Good...
Last edited: March 10, 2008
Telephones 
Phone numbers in Costa Rica recently changed. All phone numbers have 8 digits...
Last edited: May 17, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent...
Last edited: April 03, 2008
Eco-tourism 
Costa Rica is a very popular spot for eco-tourism.  It combines low cost and...
Last edited: February 05, 2008
Planning and arrival into Costa Rica 
Costa Rica: a spectacular landscape nestled between two continents and two...
Last edited: November 28, 2008
Popular Attractions 
Among the most popular attractions in Costa Rica areriver floating, bird and...
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