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Somebody asked me in a PN (priv. note) for some advice when traveling as a Bitcoiner to #CostaRica 😎 🌴🥥
I replied with:
Q.*What is the best option for money? US dollar in cash, credit cards or local?
A I recommend paying with credit card wherever possible (99% places accept it, only AMEX sometimes is rejected because of fees). Visa and MasterCard are ok . 💳
Is always good to have local currency, colones, but don't exchange more than $200 (around 107.600 CRC) ... That'll be enough for paying cash around. 🤑
Here is a summary of the approx value of each bill
USD $ are usually accepted in turists places (beach etc), use $20 or smaller bills.
Today's exchange rate is 1 USD $ = 538 CRC (Google or DDG "usd to crc" for a good approximation)
Q. *I'm assuming not everyone accepts Bitcoin there yet.? âš¡
A. Correct. Adoption is happening slowly but surely; but we are not Bitcoinized yet (sadly)
Check bitcoinjungle.app , they have a map of businesses in the website their wallet app accepting says. Useful if you are in the Pacific South, ofc pay with sats âš¡ at Uvita area will be way ;)
In the Pacific North (Santa Teresa, Mal PaÃs etc) there's another hub of places accepting Bitcoin and others (disclaimer, nfa), check http://map.nimiq.com
Q. * thoughts about getting around by bicycle, scooter or rented car? Is taxi service available everywhere? 🚗 🚲 🛵
A. Cannot answer that with precision since it depends where you'll stay, and how far you want to discover... (neighboring beaches etc) . Car is a good option always, check your cc company for the included insurance they offer and get a certificate of them beforehand.
Taxis are there, but I generally don't recommend them. Use Uber or Didi (if available in the area)
If you arrive at SJO airport, check ✅ these tips #[0]
If you arrive at Liberia airport, have your hotel arrange pickup at the airport for you. 🛬
#[1] I hope you enjoy your vacation at Pura Vida 🤙 land 😊. Take it easy and go with the vibe, and just flow
PV 🤗
Share to someone that might find this of use ✨ , and check my old notes about CR #nostrica
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