Customs
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Upon arriving in customs if you are visiting Costa Rica for less than 90 days you will need to show customs agent:
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passport
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local address where you are staying
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proof of your return ticket home
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If you live in Costa Rica and are not yet a resident (no Cedula card) you will need to show customs agent:
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address where you live
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you will need proof of a return ticket. If you are not planning on leaving Costa Rica in 90 days you need to purchase a ticket at Onward Ticket which is acceptable for customs regulations. Click on Onward Ticket link
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If you are a resident of Costa Rica and have your Cedula card, you will proceed to the right side of the customs area that will be marked as "Residents"
Don't have a return flight within 90 days??? No Worries...(approx $14/one way) verifiable flight info. (customs in costa rica need proof when you arrive that you are leaving within a 90 day time frame) This is NOT an actual flight but works for visa compliance GET A VERIFIED FLIGHT RESERVATION WITHIN 60 SECONDS Quickly book a Flight Reservation for your Visa Application. Verifiable on Airline's Websites.
Car Rental/Airport Shuttles & Golf Carts
Taxi & helpful car info
Taxi
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Taxi stand is located just outside of The Automercado - ONLY use Taxis that are RED in color with a triangle (certified & trustworthy)
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When you find a good one get his card and continue to call him
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Evelio Munoz - 506-8941-6063
flaco121@gmail.com​
note: check cocochitchat and
search "taxi" for more info & tips
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Taxi fare - approx. 2,000 colones or 2 rojas from coco to ocotal
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Car Wash / Lavar - there are several around town - Just look for the Lavar Signage - approx. 6,000 colones - they do a GREAT job!
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Mechanics & Oil Changes - click on link
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Gas Station / Gasolineria - there are 2 gas stations - ALL gas stations are full service - tips are appreciated!
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Playas del Coco & Sardinal Mobil Station
CoCo Bay Water Taxi...
provides daily water transportation throughout Papagayo Bay and many other destinations
