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Somebody asked me in a PN (priv. note) for some advice when traveling as a Bitcoiner to #CostaRica ๐ ๐ด๐ฅฅ
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 . ๐ณ
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. ๐ค
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.? โก
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 โก at Uvita area will be way ;)
In the Pacific North (Santa Teresa, Mal Paรญs 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? ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ต
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 โ these tips #[0]
If you arrive at Liberia airport, have your hotel arrange pickup at the airport for you. ๐ฌ
#[1] I hope you enjoy your vacation at Pura Vida ๐ค land ๐. Take it easy and go with the vibe, and just flow
PV ๐ค
Share to someone that might find this of use โจ , and check my old notes about CR #nostrica
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