Travel is about discovering new places and meeting new people. In Camino Travel we urge our passengers to be responsible visitors and act accordingly. When visiting Costa Rica, a traveler should be concerned about the protection and preservation of places, national parks, reserves, and culture. And we truly believe each visit can, and should be,…
This is mainly a tipping guideline. Not a stone written word. However, it can be useful while traveling through Costa Rica. At Restaurants: Tip is 10% and it is included in the bill; anything additional is a pleasant surprise. At the airport: $1 per bag. At Hotels: $ 0.50 cents per bag to the porter, $1 per…
This ‘feed the Monkeys’ has come to an end with a new regulation disallowing food in the park, except for persons with a medical condition requiring food at certain times. The reasoning is clear and makes sense. The monkeys, raccoons and other animals in the park are not designed to eat packaged food or even…
There’s a reason we use the term “consultant” to describe our travel professionals in Camino Travel! These experts offer much more than reservation services. First and prime, says Marcela Valverde (Our Sales Department Coordinator), they can help you choose where to go by walking you through the pros and cons of destinations based on the varying interests (and ages) of the people…
A few days ago, I saw a video someone made in California to create consciousness on the acceptance of different people. (Video link… super worth the time to see it!). It made me think about traveling as a way to gain World peace. And yes, definitely traveling is a way to get World peace. Why?…
You can turn to the Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate in your home country to enquire about visa requirements, official paperwork, and in general, the latest news about Costa Rica. Here you will find the basic information of Costa Rican embassies abroad. Make sure you find out about visas with enough anticipation, it may take…
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in Latin America. Criminal activities tend to involve pickpocketing, and car breaking to steal luggage or personal objects. In San José you shall be particularly careful; be precautious also around beach areas. As a general rule, take care of your safety as you might do it in…
When you travel, take notice of these holidays. Museums, theatres and other culture & recreational centers usually close during national holidays, or work on special schedules (are open less hours). January 1st: New Year’s Day April 11th (feast day of national hero Juan Santamaría): Commemoration of the battle of Rivas in 1856, in which Costa…
There are certain details about the Costa Rican everyday life that turn out very handy for tourists, as they affect directly travelers’ activities. Take a look at the following useful information so that you are not caught unaware once you are in Costa Rica. Tipping & taxes By law, all hotels are required to add…
Camino Travel’s special arrival service starts from the moment our clients leave the aircraft and enter the Juan Santamaría International Airport (San José) or the Daniel Oduber Airport (Liberia). If you have booked the arrival transfer to your hotel through us, then a driver will be waiting for you outside the airport. He will have…