Difference between revisions of "Costa Rica"
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'''Costa Rica''' is a country in [[Central America]]. It borders to [[Panama]] in the South and [[Nicaragua]] in the North. | '''Costa Rica''' is a country in [[Central America]]. It borders to [[Panama]] in the South and [[Nicaragua]] in the North. | ||
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Hitchhiking isn't that popular for long distance rides within the local population. However, it works pretty well, especially close to beaches and in remote areas where there is almost no public transport. For hitchhiking the [[Panamerican highway]] you might wait a bit more than on the beaches but it's still not bad. Except on remote beaches, the popular hitchhiking with pick-up trucks doesn't work in Costa Rica and is illegal − the police give high fines for violations of this particular law. | Hitchhiking isn't that popular for long distance rides within the local population. However, it works pretty well, especially close to beaches and in remote areas where there is almost no public transport. For hitchhiking the [[Panamerican highway]] you might wait a bit more than on the beaches but it's still not bad. Except on remote beaches, the popular hitchhiking with pick-up trucks doesn't work in Costa Rica and is illegal − the police give high fines for violations of this particular law. | ||
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* [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]] | * [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]] | ||
* [[Liberia (Costa Rica)|Liberia]] | * [[Liberia (Costa Rica)|Liberia]] | ||
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* [[Heredia (Costa Rica)|Heredia]] | * [[Heredia (Costa Rica)|Heredia]] | ||
| − | == Maps == | + | === Maps === |
You can get simple roadmaps with gas stations for free in the tourist information in [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]]. Other recommended maps: ''Reise Know-How "Costa Rica/Panama"'' scale: 1:550.000 (world mapping project). There are various maps in the ''Libreria Lehman'' in the pedestrian zone (Calle Central, in [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]]). | You can get simple roadmaps with gas stations for free in the tourist information in [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]]. Other recommended maps: ''Reise Know-How "Costa Rica/Panama"'' scale: 1:550.000 (world mapping project). There are various maps in the ''Libreria Lehman'' in the pedestrian zone (Calle Central, in [[San José (Costa Rica)|San José]]). | ||
| − | == Gallery == | + | === Gallery === |
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Image:Fabzgy_costarica.JPG|[[User:fabzgy|Fabzgy]] hitchhiking on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica | Image:Fabzgy_costarica.JPG|[[User:fabzgy|Fabzgy]] hitchhiking on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == Regions == | + | === Regions === |
* [[:Category:Plains of the North|Plains of the North]] | * [[:Category:Plains of the North|Plains of the North]] | ||
* [[:Category:Guanacaste|Guanacaste]] | * [[:Category:Guanacaste|Guanacaste]] | ||
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* [[:Category:Cocos Island National Park|Cocos Island National Park]] | * [[:Category:Cocos Island National Park|Cocos Island National Park]] | ||
| + | === Personal experiences === | ||
| + | ''"Man, I had a blast hitching Costa Rica. Easy as blackberry-crumble. If you're lucky enough to cross mount Cerro de la Muerte without too much fog, you can see both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans at once (or so they say). Don't get leichmaniasis!"'' - [[User:Kalan]] | ||
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[[Category:Central America]] | [[Category:Central America]] | ||
[[Category:Costa Rica]] | [[Category:Costa Rica]] | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 24 February 2009
 Costa Rica | |
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| Information | |
| Language: | Spanish, Recognised regional language: Mekatelyu |
| Capital: | San José |
| Population: | 4,133,884 (July 2007 estimate) |
| Currency: | Costa Rican colón (CRC) |
| Paved roads: | 8,621 km (5,357 mi) |
| Hitchability: |  (good)
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| More info: | Hitchbase |
| Meet fellow hitchhikers on Trustroots | |
| <map lat='9.61' lng='-84.2' zoom='7' view='0' country='Costa Rica' height='300'/> | |
Costa Rica is a country in Central America. It borders to Panama in the South and Nicaragua in the North.
Hitchhiking isn't that popular for long distance rides within the local population. However, it works pretty well, especially close to beaches and in remote areas where there is almost no public transport. For hitchhiking the Panamerican highway you might wait a bit more than on the beaches but it's still not bad. Except on remote beaches, the popular hitchhiking with pick-up trucks doesn't work in Costa Rica and is illegal − the police give high fines for violations of this particular law.
Cities
Maps
You can get simple roadmaps with gas stations for free in the tourist information in San José. Other recommended maps: Reise Know-How "Costa Rica/Panama" scale: 1:550.000 (world mapping project). There are various maps in the Libreria Lehman in the pedestrian zone (Calle Central, in San José).
Gallery
Fabzgy hitchhiking on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica
Regions
- Plains of the North
- Guanacaste
- Nicoya Peninsula
- Central Valley
- Central Pacific
- Caribbean Costa Rica
- South Costa Rica
- Cocos Island National Park
Personal experiences
"Man, I had a blast hitching Costa Rica. Easy as blackberry-crumble. If you're lucky enough to cross mount Cerro de la Muerte without too much fog, you can see both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans at once (or so they say). Don't get leichmaniasis!" - User:Kalan
