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Local Customs: The pace of life is different...
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    • The pace of life is different here. Dont expect or rely on things happening on time! ;o)

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    Local Customs: Love and xxx ... Costa Ricans...
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    • Love and xxx ... Costa Ricans are very friendly people, but when it comes to relationships, be careful! Ive seen 2 people here who Ive explained my situation to from the start - ie that Im travelling and have no idea if Ill be here next week, let alone next month. The phrases ´I love you´, ´I need you´, and ´I miss you´ (the latter said after being apart for 24 hours, and within a few days of seeing each other!, kinda haunt me as reminders that I have hurt people here.

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    Local Customs: TAXIS - in San Jose, they use...
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    • TAXIS - in San Jose, they use meters (called Marias). Make sure they put it on, and if they dont, your gonna be overcharged. Sometimes they ask for more than is on the meter anyway, and Im not sure where that figures! Im not sure whether the meters can account for the extra night charges (which I dont grudge because this is standard in Scotland), so they might add it on manually?

    Taxis from the airport to city centre are different - standard charge is $14.

    In other places, however, eg travelling between Quepos and Manuel Antonio, standard charge is 1000 colones - no meter. Slightly higher at night, but you can bargain ...

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    Pakistaniguy Thu Apr 3, 2003 16:38 UTC
     Interesting & highly informative tips ! You have done a good job. Thanks for sharing the info.    		CRtraveler Mon Jan 21, 2002 16:55 UTC
     how about some fun?!
    zentrinko Fri Jan 4, 2002 01:05 UTC
     You have some really terrific photos on your pages    		isolanthui Mon Dec 24, 2001 00:16 UTC
     Orosi is cool!
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