Pura vida on a budget: 6 ways to save

Eat at sodas. These small local restaurants serve a hearty casado — rice, beans, salad, plantain and a main — for a fair price.
Travel in the green season. Lower prices on stays and tours.
Take public buses for longer distances.
Enjoy free beaches. All beaches in Costa Rica are public.
Shop at the feria. Weekend farmers’ markets have great fruit at local prices.
Pay in colones when you can. US dollars are widely accepted, but paying in local currency often gives you a better rate.

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