Costa Rica 2012
Trip Dates: Friday March 16 - Saturday March 24
March16 – Depart Minneapolis 10:40am
March 24 – Return Minneapolis 8:20pm
American Airlines
2010_CostaRica_TPG.pdf Costa Rica Information Guide from Interact.
Fun Facts
* There are few street signs and address often include a landmark. (200m from somewhere)
* Tipping: Automatic 15% sales & 10% service taxes added on. Costa Ricans do not usually tip taxi drivers, but a little extra is expected from tourists.
* A "Soda" is a small informal restaurant that serves traditional meals like chicken, rice, beans and salad for $2-$3 per plate.
* The currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colon.
$10 = 5,084 CRC
* January through March is the driest time of the year.
* The national dish of Costa Rica is “Gallo Pinto”, pre-cooked rice and beans fried together with onions, peppers, cilantro and more.
* Costa Rica prides itself on being the “Land of Peace” as they have had over 100 years of political stability.
* People who live in Costa Rica are called "Ticos."
* Costa Rica means "Rich Coast."
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