On Costa Rica there is its local currency, it is called Kostarican column . In circulation, go both banknotes and coins.
The course today is $ 1 = 1028 Kostarikan columns.
Immediately I want to draw attention that the banknotes are very beautiful, I left a few pieces to my memory. They depict all sorts of animals, birds.
Local currency Costa Rica
What currency should take to Costa Rica?
It will be better and more correct to take American dollars with you. They can be exchanged for Kostarikan colons or pay directly by them, but do not allow dollars to give you. Therefore, so as not to be deceived, still change your money on the local. IMPORTANT: In Costa Rica, it does not take 100 dollar bills of 2001 . As for the rest of the currency: Euro, pounds sterling, rubles - do not take them with you, the likelihood of problems with the exchange is great.
I am looking for a currency exchange ?
Tourism in the country has been developed for a long time and as a result with the exchange of currency problems you will not have. You can do this: at the airport, in the hotel, in a restaurant, in the store, in special exchanger. But undoubtedly, the currency exchange in the bank will be correct and profitable for you. It is here that the most favorable course will be. True for such an operation will have to pay a commission of $ 3. Still pay attention, banks do not take too old and crumpled bills.
The time of the banks on Costa Rica.
On weekdays, banks work from 08-30 am and up to 16-00, plus minus one hour. On the weekend, most banks do not work. Except is Saturday, but not everywhere, it works for a short day from 09-00 and up to 14-00. They have no breaks for lunch.
Bank cards and ATMs.
All bank cards of the largest systems are accepted on Costa Rica: Visa, Master Card. You can pay car in any hotel, a shop at the shopping center, a large restaurant in the tourist areas. If you are planning a trip outside the city, somewhere in the countryside, then take cash, the term fishing and ATMs you will not find there. By the way, it concerns cash withdrawal in an ATM, then for such an operation with you, about $ 6 will be removed and this is not counting the conversion, absolutely not profitable.
Be vigilant, never exchange currency on the street near the locals, the likelihood of a deception of 99%. Fake fake, you will not notice it.