White-faced Capuchin, Santa Rosa National Park |
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If you are off of a main highway in Costa Rica expect insane gradients and brake-killing hills. We didn´t find a single switchback in the entire country.
The Basics: Food, Water, Shelter
Food
Beans and rice are a staple. Food in general is a bit more expensive, but supermarkets are easy to find and had plenty of good options.
Water
Costa Rican water is good to drink from the tap. We didn't purify our water and had no problems.
Shelter
Camping is an option in many of the national parks, for a fee. People along the way were friendly and let us camp in their backyards. Camping on the beach is free in Dominical, but watch out for falling coconuts! Hotels are easy to find but generally a bit more pricey than elsewhere in Central America.
Our Route
Deserted tropical beach near Carate, Osa Peninsula |
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