Costa Rica Travel Guide

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Currency information:

Costa Rican colón, plural colónes, (CRC; symbol ₡) = 100 céntimos. Notes are in denominations of ₡50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of ₡500, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10, 5 and 1.

US dollars (in small denominations) are widely accepted.

Credit cards:

All major credit cards are accepted. However, cash is likely to be the only form of payment in rural areas.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available in every town and city, but not common in the countryside.

Travellers cheques:

Travellers' cheques are no longer popular and should be avoided.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0800-1500. Some branches may have different operating hours.

Currency restriction:

While there are no restrictions to importing and exporting local currency and US dollars, anyone with more than US$10,000 or equivalent must declare the amount they are carrying. Failing to declare may see your money being seized.

Currency exchange:

Available at banks and bureaux de change. Many shops allow visitors to pay for goods in US dollars, although they may not use the correct exchange rate.

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