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Published: February 8, 2026
Video Description
Here are 31 Things I Wish I Knew Before Travelling to Costa Rica...
From where to go, when to go, what to see, do and eat, how to rent a car, Costa Rica safety including water, road rules, driving tips, how to save money in Costa Rica, packing tips, accommodations, tours and so much more! This video will save you time, stress and money when planning your trip to Costa Rica in 2026
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Other Costa Rica Videos:
↠ Costa Rica Street Food San Jose https://youtu.be/z81r5iJkmls?si=Q-IM0eExfguQxu9K
↠ 48 Hours in Jaco https://youtu.be/Pi7yrDfjJPY?si=YYkhzMC1L9qrRumJ
↠ Beach Town of Samara, Costa Rica https://youtu.be/zYpUQs8-7VA?si=5apILVBT8ypDIg5G
↠ 3 Things You MUST Do in Costa Rica https://youtu.be/7iNgo-aNJqw?si=Ukr8A_lNLaBBBdgb
↠ Costa Rica on a Budget https://youtu.be/AvY7lDjjB2g?si=oIK3u7EKnuc9oKX6
↠ Envision Festival Uvita https://youtu.be/chbuLSGbaR0?si=ccIfvPzJq9FlKn2x
↠ Envision with a Baby https://youtu.be/zlCRnM3o0rM?si=1NVCz3Vpfl6eKAvU
↠ The Retreat Spa in Atenas https://youtu.be/zAU7qrRBl88?si=0gsL7a5IM97P9MfS
↠ Tropical Food Farm in Costa Rica https://youtu.be/APO-is-hsS8?si=z79qDXfUgZ8DLKlv
↠ 48 MORE Hours in Jaco, Costa Rica https://youtu.be/wusLWxbGh-A?si=PbFiZDE-G0TzAAMA
↠ Volunteering in Costa Rica https://youtu.be/VSrMW93AQ1U?si=395JMC9RZu_O2ijA
Links mentioned in this video:
↠ DiscoverCars.com: https://discovercars.tpk.mx/e3f93wZA
↠ Airalo eSIM: https://airalo.tpk.mx/pgQDCAX6 (Use discount code KRISIYA3 for $3 Off)
↠ Hotels in Costa Rica: https://booking.tpk.mx/7m1g6Zgg
↠ Viator Tours in Costa Rica: https://www.viator.com/Costa-Rica/d747-ttd
↠ Get Your Guide Tours in Costa Rica: https://getyourguide.tpk.mx/gd7f4tv2
Luggage for Costa Rica:
↠ Level8 Carry On - https://www.level8cases.com/products/new-level8-gibraltar-full-aluminum-carry-on-luggage-20?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&variant=36683286315164&cjevent=5cd1125d04b111f181c101c30a82b836 (Use discount code KristenandSiya10 for 10% off)
↠ Tripped Compression Packing Cubes - https://amzn.to/482yNna
↠ Tripped Toiletry Bag - https://amzn.to/4pgCKN2
↠ Lifestraw Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/4fXs1Di
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro To Costa Rica
1:00 Transportation
1:06 Rental Cars
1:21 Public Transportation
1:31 More Rental Cars
1:47 Ride Shares
2:12 Driving Tips
3:19 Road Conditions
4:25 Luggage
4:41 Road Rules
5:42 International Drivers Permit
6:00 Tolls
6:30 Google Maps VS Waze
6:57 How to Save Money in Costa Rica
8:03 Money and ATMs
8:48 Staying Connected
10:05 WhatsApp
10:35 Food
11:50 Water Safety
13:10 When to Visit
14:23 Caribbean Coast
14:52 Best Months to Visit
15:35 Packing Tips
16:43 Safety
17:03 Itinerary Tips
18:30 Accommodations
18:55 Tours
19:28 Cultural Facts
20:35 Language
20:58 Tipping
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