| Time Zone |
Costa Rica is the same as U.S. central standard time, but does not observe
daylight savings time.
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| Rain Jacket |
Pack light for your travels. The highland areas can be very cold, so pack a
sweater if you are going there. For the lowland areas light, loose-fitting
shirts and pants are essential. A widebrimmed hat and sunglasses are
recommended for the beach
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| Communications |
Direct-dial telephone service, facsimile, telex, radio and cable television
are all available. Bilingual operator assistance for international calls is -
116, local information - 113, long distance information - 124.
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| Hospitals |
Heath care in Costa Rica is very good and sanitary standards are high. First class
hospitals are found throughout San José and some of the other largely populated
areas.
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| Water |
The water is safe to drink in all areas of the country. Nevertheless we suggest
you to buy bottled water for drinking
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| Bussiness Hours |
Government offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Commercial offices are open
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Stores and other businesses from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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| Banking |
Banks are open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and do not close for lunch.
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