Transportation

While traveling in Costa Rica violent situations are not common as in other countries. So you can enjoy your visit, Ocotea Tours & Transfers offer a list of advise so you can make this a pleasurable one:

• In case of an emergency please call 911
• Schedule your trip in advance, by selecting routes that you will visit. Make sure you carry a map.
• If you have children, avoid letting them unsupervised, especially smaller ones.
• Wait for the bus in well-lit places and preferably with other people.
• Walk in safe places and do not take lonely shortcuts.
• If you are a victim of crime in any way, remember:  “Your life comes first; so do not attempt to offer resistance.
• It is recommended to travel with a photocopy of your passport and place the original and airline tickets in a safe place.
• If you are going to use public transportation (bus, taxi, etc.), travel on public roads or visit places like fairs, shops or local walks, do not carry valuables.
• If you take a taxi, it is recommended to use the labeled ones; this indicates that there is a company behind the service.
• When walking, you have to be alert of all things around you and avoid crowds.
• Keep informed a friend or family about your traveling plan and itinerary.
• If you visit a restaurant it is recommended to place bags, backpacks and purses where you can see them, do not leave them on the floor.
• The local currency is the colon and the typical exchange currency is the US dollar.
• If you go to the bank to withdraw a significant amount of money, bring a friend or family member with you.
• Try to go with someone when shopping, walking or any activity in public places.
• Do not leave your wallet unattended.
• The shops, restaurants, hotels and others, accept local currency, U.S. dollars and credit cards.
• It is recommended to use low denomination money, since USD $ 50 and USD $ 100 are usually not accepted due to the possibility of falsification.
• Look for the Banks schedule before visiting them.
• Investigate and take appropriate clothing for the weather during your visit.
• In our country we have drinkable water in most places, be sure to check this in every place you visit.
• According to the Costa Rican legislation sexual harassment, commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, as well as the usage of illegal substances are punished by the Costa Rican law.
• We invite you to be respectful of the cultures you visit.