Taking Care Yourself: General Recommendations
Costa Rica is recognized around the world as a rich place in flora and fauna as well as scenic beauty. It is
a tropical country where you will find Incredible things that you could have never imagined. The people
are really kind, with good customer service and high quality. The food here is just amazing, the typical
food is very delicious and with the mix from other cultures for example, Caribbean, Italian, Chinese,
French and others, have inspired an amazing blend, achieving some of the best flavors that you will
ever taste!
Remember, Costa Rica is a tropical place and because of that you have to take care of your health. The
sun rays come down perpendicularly. The use of sunblock is very important to avoid skin burns and
possible cancer. Another recommendation is to wear a hat, sunglasses, and most importantly to drink
lots of water, keeping your body well hydrated.
For the tours, you have to consider the following:
For mountains activities: wear closed shoes, long pants, hat, sunblock, mosquito repellent
(preferably cream repellent that is environmentally friendly), and water.
For water activities: sun block, sunglasses, flip flops, swimwear, hat, water and the most important
is knowing how to swim.
Special requests: it is very important that before you leave to know if you require special food like
vegetarian, gluten free or are allergic to something. If you have medical issues, do not forget to bring
all the medicines that you need if you have chronic conditions, or reactions, and to please inform your
guide about it. Always listen to the guide's recommendations and instructions. Sometimes information
like your age, weight and physical condition will be requested for your safety.
Never forget your camera, as it is important to bring home your memories. Please be aware about your
belongings, and your surroundings, sometimes there are bad people around who like to take
advantage and steal them from others.
Costa Rica is a sustainable country, please do not leave your garbage in the places that you visit. Plan to
pack out what you carried in. As well, please do not take with you the riches that you find in the nature,
leave that for others who follow to view and enjoy it too.
Thank you very much!!
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