www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Because you would be going to the Colonial exclussively to get change. Where at the SL you may be there anyway. You don't have to buy a drink for change, the front desk will hook you up. Either way we cant be talking about saving a few cents here or there. That makes me feel like a crotchety old man...


Cujo

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Hour or to dip into the Chica pool, and change some money at the same time?

Where is the Chica pool?

Brother Gant got me--Shoulda said Chica talent pool. My bad.

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changed money at the SL yesterday 530 t0 1 and you do not have to be a guest

That's about a 7% whack from the rate I got at the bank of cr. Hotels always give you the worst rate. If you end up changing 7 or 800 dollars for a trip like I do that's about $50

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At that rate I am sure they are happy to exchange for anyone.

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That's why I now just bring dollars with me (20's and 50's) and use the hotel to change $20 at a time to get some small bills in colones. HLH and SL readily accept dollars so not much use for colones other than small meals, taxis and maid tips. If I should need more money I get colones from an ATM.

If you are going to change a lot of money yes do it at a bank
My post was to let people know that the SL and most hotels change money and the rate is not that bad.Plus my transaction took less than a minute try that in a bank

As a one time GLUCH vistor, back in April 08'
I took my fellow brothers advise; Liquor at luggage
pick up area before clearing customs and
$$$ exchange up on the second level while getting
your EXIT STAMP before all the mongers/eco tourists/familes
and alike hit the airport the same time you do when you
exit "TICALANDIA". My girl and I loved meeting Matt-Amistad
and The gang at Hotel Castillo-Gardens Bar!!! Needless to say,
Threesomes we had with the local TICAS made my girl
giggle with pleasure. Just named our new miniature schnauzer
TICA. Guess you can get the picture.
WE SHALL RETURN!!! DO your homework, you'll have fun too.

¡Hasta bien pronto!
¡Arriba España!

Kiss your girl good bye
Thanks for the Info on how to

Guess it's that right coast bias speaking
Nhhank? Todovia mi novia esta conmigo, siempre
pasamos muy bien juntos. Oops.
Probably don't hablar el idioma no?
Explains alot to all those here and in Ticalandia.
Disneyland just reopened it's Small World attraction
out here in Cali. after reworking a few kinks.
Sugguest you visit ASAP.
No Flame Outs just food for thought.

Was there a fee for the exchange and if so, how much?

Thanks!

CR Banks do not charge a fee for exchanging money. They make their money on the spread between the buy and sell rate. It varies from bank to bank but is between 10 and 12 colones per dollar.

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Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
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alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
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Thanks for the explanation ID!