Travel Tips 2024

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Protect your bank card by using a credit card with zero international fees & offer better exchange rates then local ATM’s.
Avoid taxis luring you into their vehicle. Use marked vehicles from the taxi lot.
Pay with small bills.
Do not leave anything at sight inside of a rental car.
Europe uses 220 volts. Make sure your device is compatible or use a transformer.
Outsmart pickpockets and thieves using a money belt.
Do not sit in a restaurant without prices on display.
Learn a few local words to get excellent customer service.

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If you rented a car, and have a flat tire or incident, do not accept help from stranger. Call the rental company and always park your vehicle in a safe location.
If you are a female traveling alone, avoid walking, jogging, or sightseeing alone in secluded areas, especially at night.
The tap water in Costa Rica is completely drinkable.
Find SIM cards at the Kolbi (the national telecommunications company) booth at the airport, or in any telephone company store around, such as Claro and Movistar.

Beginning April 2025, U.S. citizen will require a visa to enter the country.
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Do not pull your phone on the street.
Do not use the metro at night.
Do not show value items like jewelry or expensive watches.
Leave a bank card in your room.
Bring the minimum when going outside to the beach and/or party.
Get a coverage with travel insurance.
Learning a little Portuguese will help a lot.
Use a money belt.
If you see a bunch of kids running your way at the beach, move away or get in the water.
Dress like a local.

US citizens don’t require a passport or a visa for entry.
If renting a car, buy the "AutoExpreso" highway pass. You will save time and money if traveling across the country.
Uber, Lyft and Taxis are hard to find. Renting a car is best, but ensure you can include your auto policy before renting.
There is much more to see outside of San Juan.
Hurricane season: September -November.
Airbnb can be expensive. Do not rent a place unless it is done at the Airbnb platform.
Hotels are not everywhere, it is best to search and plan before travel.

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Must complete a Free electronic form before entry and leaving the country. https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/
Use this as a currency guideline. RD$100 = US$2 (rate fluctuate).
Electricity operates at 110 volts.
Tap water is not safe to drink.
Store your passport and valuables in the hotel safe. Bring a copy.
Do not walk alone in isolated areas.
Do not get in taxis you did not call or are unmarked. Verify the cost before departing.
Purchase a SIM Card. A valid passport, legally required to obtain a SIM card.

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