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3 4 5 6 7 8 [Next] - It is very easy to find your way around San Jose. Numbered streets (calles) run north-south, while numbered avenues (avenidas) run east-west. West of Calle Central, streets are even-numbered, while to the east they are odd-numbered. North of Avenida Central the avenues are odd-numbered, to the south they are even-numbered. Costa Ricans, however, tend to use familiar reference points instead of streets and avenues when giving directions. If asking directions to the popular mariachi bar, La Esmeralda, you might hear 'from the National Theater, 100 meters west'. In the case of our school, your directions would be 'from Pop's in Curridabat, 25 meters south'. You might find this Costa Rican custom confusing at first, but with a little patience you'll quickly catch on. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1073 - 110 volts-standard US type receptacles. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1070 - Nightlife in San Jose is varied and will satisfy almost everyone. Theaters, movies, restaurants, bars, and discotheques with live tropical music are abundant and lively even on weekdays. The National Theater offers fine concerts and recitals. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1067 - The Costa Rican monetary unit is the Colon. It is best to bring money in the form of travelers' checks (US dollars). It is always a good idea to bring some dollars to tide you over until you can go to the bank to exchange dollars. Don't expect to cash personal checks. Major credit cards are accepted in most large stores or hotels in the larger cities. The best way to exchange money is at a bank; do not exchange money on the street! IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1063 - Public health in Costa Rica compares favorably with that of many developed countries. No shots are necessary to come to the country. Medical facilities are numerous and dependable. Many English-speaking doctors and dentists practice in San Jose. Unlike other Third World countries, it is safe to drink the water in San Jose. Carry bottled water for drinking in the outlying areas. IPEE Spanish Language School 1-Jan-2000 IPEE Spanish Language School ID1064 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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