Is the water drinkable in Costa Rica?

Yes, you can drink from the tap at all of the locations to which you and your soccer team will be traveling on your soccer tour. 

How safe is Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is a safe, stable, democratic country. Costa Rica abolished its army in 1949 and is known as one of the most peaceful nations in Latin America.  San José is a major metropolitan city and we recommend that teams use the same common sense while staying there as they would in any large city.  For example, we recommend using the buddy system and not walking around the city alone at night.

Will I need to exchange money in Costa Rica?

It is not usually necessary to go to a bank to exchange money once in Costa Rica.  U.S, dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted (even in small town stores).  The Costa Rican currency is called the Colón.  When you buy something with U.S. dollars you will receive your change in Colones.  We recommend NOT bringing traveler’s checks with you since they are not widely accepted in Costa Rica.

Will I have access to Internet during my tour?

In most of the hotels there are computer terminals that you can use to check the Internet.  In some hotels there is wireless Internet if you would like to bring a laptop with you.  Once you start working on your team’s itinerary, we can confirm for you what the situation is for each hotel where your soccer team will be staying.

Will my U.S. cell phone work in Costa rica?

Many U.S. cell phone will work in Costa Rica but not all of them.  Check with your cell phone company before you arrive to Costa Rica to verify this (and be prepared for them to charge you extra for international calls).

How can I call home while in Costa Rica?

We do NOT recommend buying an international calling card in your home country since sometimes they don’t work correctly here. It is better to buy a calling card once you arrive in Costa Rica; they are sold in almost every supermarket.

How can I get the team uniforms washed during the tour?

Our tours include the cost for doing laundry for shirts, shorts, and socks used during all trainings and matches. Your full-time tour guide will collect the uniforms or clothes after each training and soccer match and will be responsible for getting the clean ones back to you as soon as possible.  We recommend bringing at least two sets of uniforms just in case the first one cannot be washed in time for your team’s next match.  If you would like to wash personal laundry, you can use the respective hotel’s in-house laundry service.  Some hotels have washing and drying machines available.

Will we have a chance to buy Costa Rican souvenirs?

Yes. There are many opportunities to buy great souvenirs everywhere in Costa Rica. Our tours include shopping opportunities in the itinerary.  Some of the most popular Costa Rican souvenirs include: coffee, wooden handicrafts, leather goods, pottery, hammocks, and clothing.