Question 1

Contrary to expectations, what do "gringos" leave Costa Rica with?

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bug bites, blisters and a nasty sunburn.

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injuries, headache and fever

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hunger, pain and sorrow

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tiredness, sadness and disappointment

Question 2

Spanish Phrasebook is important because:

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it will help you communicate with locals

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it's good to read in your free time during your trip

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it is a beautiful book

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it is more accessible than a phone

Question 3

It is a great resource for Costa Rican Spanish, which has more than a few regional quirks.

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The Official Guide to Costa Rican Spanish

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The MOPT Driver's Handbook

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The INA Food Handling Manual

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The Official Gringo Tourist Guide

Question 4

Why gringos known Costa Rica as a Rain Forest?

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Because no matter where you are in Costa Rica, it can rain at any time of the year.

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Because all the country's forests are rainforests.

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Because gringos like to exaggerate about climates.

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Because when you go through the city, it rains from one moment to the next.

Question 5

Why is it essential for foreigners to carry a headlamp or flashlight?

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Because you never know when the electricity might go out, or when you’ll end up in a small town with no street lamps.

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Because headlamps are in fashion lately in other countries and they want to look good when they go out for a trip.

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Because you don't know if the light poles are going to fall down due to an earthquake.

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Because Costa Rica at nightfall makes foreigners who are used to luminous cities feel as if they were blind.

Question 6

Why do foreigners prefer to bring their own sunscreen from their home countries?

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The sunscreen can be up to four times more expensive in Costa Rica.

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Because they prefer to run the risk of having their clothes filled with sunscreen in their suitcase.

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Because buying it in Costa Rica means having to pay with colones.

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The sunscreen of Costa Rica does not work well.

Question 7

Why should foreigners wear long pants in the city?

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Because in places like San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital and largests cities, locals almost never wear shorts in public. They’re considered a bit shabby.

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Because if they don't, the locals think they are insolent people and can get aggressive.

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Because otherwise in the shops and restaurants where the foreigner goes, they will treat him like a homeless person and will not give him good food.

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Because it is very cold in the cities and foreigners suffer hypothermia.

Question 8

How do foreigners survive to mosquitoes in Costa Rica?

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Using repellent or covering up as much skin as possible with lightweight clothes.

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Killing them with poison spray and never leave windows open at night.

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Do not visit hot and humid places without first covering yourself with sunscreen.

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Before visiting Costa Rica, remember to go to a pharmacy to get the dengue vaccine.

Question 9

Why should foreigners not only wear flipflops when visiting Costa Rica?

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Because they can get sores and blisters on their feet.

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Because flip-flops are too uncomfortable

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Because hiking boots look better on tourists.

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Because you can get sunburnt feet in the sun

Question 10

Why should foreigners pack both warm and fresh clothes when coming to Costa Rica?

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Because in Costa Rica there are both hot beaches and very cold mountains.

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Because the excursions of foreigners are very varied.

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Because if you don't have variety you will have to buy clothes and in Costa Rica clothes are very expensive.

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Because a cautious man survives adversity

Question 11

What traveller accessories are recommended at the end of the article?

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Packing Cubes, Mesh bag and Day bag

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Sunglasses, Gloves and Day bag

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Long Pants, Repellent, and Sunscreen

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Backpag, Pasport and Hiking boots

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