Costa Rica is a great place to find exotic tropical fruits. If you like fruit, here are some that you must try on your visit to Costa Rica. Even if you have tried them before, the flavor is much more vibrant when produced in tropical weather and purchased fresh. Once you’ve tried them all separately, the options for fruit smoothies is endless, where all flavors and juices combine into a delicious fusion. Here are our favorites:

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Costa Rica is a very open country with a large homosexual population, especially in the capital city of San Jose. Gay travel to Costa Rica is not a foreign concept here and homosexuals are not discriminated against by the vast majority of the population. With that in mind, there are many vacation options targeting gays specifically, as well as gay-friendly establishments. You can go wherever and with whomever you want to go to explore this beautiful country without problems.

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Because of Costa Rica’s beauty and reputation as a popular tourist destination, many foreigners choose this county to learn or improve their Spanish skills. Some of the most popular language facilities are located by the beach, allowing guests to live their dreams of life on a tropical beach, all while developing their language skills. Being in a Spanish speaking country helps learners to retain what they have learned by practicing it on a daily basis. The following are some options you may want to consider:

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Costa Rica is probably one of the best countries to go biking. Its known for its irregular type of terrain and different high and low points so you can choose the level you want to challenge yourself! From beginners to professionals, Costa Rica offers an option for everyone that enjoys this adventure activity, alone, with a sport partner, or even with your family, you will be satisfied with the trails, tours and locations you’ll get to discover.

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The amount of money that you should bring on your vacation to Costa Rica really depends on what you intend to do, see, buy, etc. The best way to go is to bring a debit or credit card to give yourself spending flexibility as Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted throughout the country. However, the cheapest way to exchange money is to bring cash and take it to a bank for the best exchange rate.

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