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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should we bring?

Lightweight clothing, long sleeves for those prone to burning, sunscreen, repellent, hats, comfortable shoes, and a light rain jacket. A flashlight comes in handy for walking at night and during power outages. You can bring rods and tackle, but all equipment is supplied. Batteries, film, etc. are available in town, but keep in mind they may be more expensive and hard to find at times.

What is the currency?

The local currency in Costa Rica is “colones” and the local exchange rate as of November 2006 is 517 colones to one US dollar. U.S. dollars in smaller denominations are widely accepted and you can always exchange money at the local bank. Euros are not known to be accepted.

Can I rent a car?

If you wish to drive down you can rent a car in San Jose. The drive is 8 hours plus and not recommended for the timid. You can also rent a car in Puerto Jimenez for travel around the peninsula or the drive back to San Jose. We can assist you with rental needs.

What’s the electricity like in Costa Rica?

The electricity in Costa Rica is 110V. In Puerto Jimenez short power outages are common, so a flashlight is recommended.

Health Concerns

The tap water in Puerto Jimenez is “safe” to drink, but it is recommended that you drink bottled water as to not take any chances during your stay.
No vaccines are required to enter the country, speak with your personal physician for recommendations.

What is available in Puerto Jimenez?

Puerto Jimenez has most of the amenities of a small town. Grocery stores, pharmacies, a bank with bank machine, internet café, gift shops, a variety of restaurants and bars, even a disco on weekends. Car, quad, and mountain bike rentals are also available.

What’s the climate like?

January through April the climate is usually hot and humid with clear skies and temperatures reaching into the 90’s. Late afternoon showers are not uncommon, but for the most part there is little rain. Early and late season you can expect more rain.

Can I bring my Children?

Yes. If you decide to bring the kids there is plenty for them to do. Nannies are available at a reasonable cost for those not wishing to take the kids out on the boat for the day. There are child friendly beaches in the area with little or no swells. For older kids there are a variety of tours that may interest them including surf lessons, zip lines and kayaking.



			FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What should we bring? Lightweight clothing, long sleeves for those prone to burning, sunscreen, repellent, hats, comfortable shoes, and a light rain jacket. A flashlight comes in handy for walking at night and during power outages. You can bring rods and tackle, but all equipment is supplied. Batteries, film, etc. are available in town, but keep in mind they may be more expensive and hard to find at times. What is the currency? The local currency in Costa Rica is “colones” and the local exchange rate as of November 2006 is 517 colones to one US dollar. U.S. dollars in smaller denominations are widely accepted and you can always exchange money at the local bank. Euros are not known to be accepted. Can I rent a car? If you wish to drive down you can rent a car in San Jose. The drive is 8 hours plus and not recommended for the timid. You can also rent a car in Puerto Jimenez for travel around the peninsula or the drive back to San Jose. We can assist you with rental needs. What’s the electricity like in Costa Rica? The electricity in Costa Rica is 110V. In Puerto Jimenez short power outages are common, so a flashlight is recommended. Health Concerns The tap water in Puerto Jimenez is “safe” to drink, but it is recommended that you drink bottled water as to not take any chances during your stay. No vaccines are required to enter the country, speak with your personal physician for recommendations. What is available in Puerto Jimenez? Puerto Jimenez has most of the amenities of a small town. Grocery stores, pharmacies, a bank with bank machine, internet café, gift shops, a variety of restaurants and bars, even a disco on weekends. Car, quad, and mountain bike rentals are also available. What’s the climate like? January through April the climate is usually hot and humid with clear skies and temperatures reaching into the 90’s. Late afternoon showers are not uncommon, but for the most part there is little rain. Early and late season you can expect more rain. Can I bring my Children? Yes. If you decide to bring the kids there is plenty for them to do. Nannies are available at a reasonable cost for those not wishing to take the kids out on the boat for the day. There are child friendly beaches in the area with little or no swells. For older kids there are a variety of tours that may interest them including surf lessons, zip lines and kayaking.

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