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Costa Rica: Telephone

- From Costa Rica you can dial direct to most countries. To make a collect call contact the operator and reverse the charges. You may also use telephone credit cards through the appropriate operator:

116 International Operator
114 AT&T Operator in the US
162 MCI
163 Sprint
161 Bell in Canada

If you'd like to make a call and pay for it directly, this may be done downtown at the ICE office, Avenida 2 y Calle 1. All international operators speak English. These calls can be made from private or public phones. Please remember that all calls made in Costa Rica are time-charged, including those within San Jose.
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Costa Rica: Tipping

- At restaurants, a 10% service charge is included in the bill. You may want to add an extra 5% only for especially good service.
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Costa Rica: Transportation

- Buses are widely used and economical. Most taxi fares within San Jose are relatively inexpensive. Check to see that they are using their fare meter named 'Maria'; if not, agree upon a price before starting, to prevent any surprises. Travel by air within the country is adequate and inexpensive. You may drive up to 3 months with a valid driver's license issued by your country. There is a 20% surcharge for taxis after 10 p.m.
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Costa Rica: Vehicle Rentals

- Do not rent a car from a private individual in Costa Rica - go with a reputable company (unless you like problems).
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Costs of Dining in Turks and Caicos

- Travelers should be aware of the prices that they will have to pay for a good meal out in Turks and Caicos. Because of its location, most of the food must be imported. This makes dining here more expensive than on other Caribbean islands. More tips are available at TurksAndCaicos-Guide.info.
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