Orienting you to Costa Rica

Location of our Ralia Villa

Your stay is situated 1 hour from Liberia International Airport and most guests fly into and out of Liberia International Airport (LIR).

Here is a link to the google map location.

Getting there

Your driver will pick you up at the main entrance to the airport. Typically they are holding a sign with your name on it. We do not recommend renting a car at the airport.

What to Wear

Before you pack, know that it is hot, you are staying on the beach (think humidity!), and the vibe is casual.

The Pacific North Coast of Costa Rica is rich with beaches and sprinkled with all the wonders of Guanacaste: fruit trees, howler monkeys, and hot weather.

This area of Costa Rica has 2 seasons.

Dry season: November - April where barely a sprinkle will be felt.

Rainy (or simply humid) season: May - October where there are hard rains that pass, often only for a few hours.

One of my fave stylists in Canada graciously put together a travel wardrobe concept for women going on a Costa Rican vacation. Here is a link to download the PDF.

Should I bring money?

We recommend bringing $200-$500 hundred US dollars. Most places accept credit cards and the local banks allow you to withdraw money from your accounts. The local currency is USD and CRC (Costa Rican Colon).

Customs

You will need a return flight and where you will be staying to pass customs. You are staying at The Palms Private Residences in Playa Flamingo. After customs is baggage collection and finally a baggage scanner where you will be asked to throw out any fresh fruit and vegetables that are not allowed in the country.