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SURF COSTA
FAQs
Our staff is here to answer all questions, but we have been doing this for over a decade, so you might just find the answer you are looking for right here!
01
What airport do we fly into? How far is Surf Costa from there?
You will have to fly into San Jose International Airport (Airport code SJO). Our vacation home resort is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from the airport, and your driver can make stops along the way to grab some drinks or snacks, see a few sites, or stock up at the grocery store for the week.
02
Can we drink the water in Costa Rica?
The water is perfectly fine to drink, however it has a slightly different composition that tap water in the US. We recommend bottled water, because it is just better to be safe than sorry when you have a limited amount of time for your vacation. At Surf Costa, we provide you with your first 5 gallon jug of bottled water in your home, so you can refill smaller bottles when going out on excursions.
03
What do we do about money and exchange rates?
The Costa Rican currency is called Colones, and the exchange is usually is about 500 Colones for every 1 dollar. (so a 5000 colones bill is $10 USD). The good news is that most all establishments in Costa Rica accept either US Dollars, or credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).
We recommend to bring about $100 in small bills in case, and then use credit or debit cards to take out local currency at the ATMs. This is how you will get the best exchange rate. It is fine to use American dollars for the duration of your trip, but you will lose out some with each local vendors exchange rate.
04
Do we need any shots to travel to Costa Rica?
No specific shots are not required to enter the country, however we always recommend you speak to your personal physician as everyone is different.
Do we need to tip our tour guide(s)?
Nothing is required as far as gratuities go, but most of our guests give external excursion guides (zipline, rafting, fishing) $10-$20 per person, and at the end of your stay a gratuity for your driving tour guide is always appreciated.