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Cultures vary throughout the world and often simply not knowing a common custom or fact can lead to a large misunderstanding and can cause trouble on your vacation. By learning about the basic life and culture in Costa Rica, you can better prepare yourself for your Costa Rican experience!

The basic things you need to know include how to get around, where to go, where to sleep, what to do, business hours and many other seemingly random facts. Costa Rica runs on Central Standard Time; therefore visitors from North American will experience minimal jet lag. The healthcare system in Costa Rica is better than most South and Central American Countries, and their modern hospitals offer up-to-date medical care. These basic facts will help you easily adjust to the culture in Costa Rica, but there are many other important facts that you should know before you leave.