Costa Rica caters to all types of tourist with services which make the visitor's stay in the country a most enjoyable experience. Air Travel Flights from more than 17 airlines land each day at the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Domestic airline services are available to get from one point to another within the country. Or you can hire an air taxi.
Car Rental - Upon arriving in Costa Rica you can rent a car at any of the agencies at the Juan Santamaría International Airport, or in San José. Car rental services are also available in the capital cities of some of the provinces. In view of the country's different types of terrains, rental agencies offer various types of vehicles: light vehicles, four-wheel drive, vans, limousines, latest models, etc.
Travel Agencies - A large number of agencies offer the tourists different tours in order to get to know Costa Rica. The Costa Rican Tourist Board (I.C.T.) in the Tourist Information Office (located in Plaza de la Cultura in San José, between Avenida Central and Segunda, fifth street), informs visitors of the different agencies operating throughout the country, as well as the tours they offer.
Accommodations - In Costa Rica you will find a wide range of hotel services, catering to all tastes, styles and budgets. There are large hotels providing full service, swimming pools, restaurants, discotheques and conference rooms -either in the city itself, on the outskirts, or in the countryside. Or, you may choose the cachet of one of the small, friendly hotels located in beautiful old converted houses. There is also a wide selection of mountain lodges and hotels, beach hotels, jungle lodges and cozy cabins. Many lodges also offer facilities for every type of event, such as conventions, business meetings, etc.
Restaurants - Restaurants in Costa Rica offer the tourist a wide variety of international cuisine and, for those wishing to try Costa Rican cooking, there are many places which serve typical regional dishes.
Crafts and Shopping - Costa Rican craftsmanship is found in a wide variety of goods which reflect the country's typical traditions and features, ranging from replicas of pre-Colombian objects, or the traditional Costa Rican cart up to the modern, elegant designs. Wood and clay sculptures, pottery, leather goods, jewelry and wickerwork are also to be found. Articles can be bought in the center of San José and in other places such as Moravia, Sarchi (Alajuela) and Guaitil (Guanacaste).
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