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| Tropical Storms | | | | |
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| research the basic information about Costa Rica | | | | Of course before you travel anywhere outside |
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| | | | elsewhere, and some are ignored completely, such |
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| a little time to find out about the locals. Sure, | | | | imprisoned, expelled, injured or even dead. |
| most of them will give you one free pass | | | | Important Contact Details |
| because you are a tourist, but you really don't | | | | You really can not gather too much information |
| want to spend your days offending everyone. | | | | about the place you are visiting, whether it is |
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| of environmental responsibility. This means you | | | | have all of the phone numbers you may need in |
| may want to leave the alligator boots and aerosol | | | | case something happens to you on your trip. This |
| deodorant cans at home. If you are unsure what | | | | includes international numbers to family or friends, |
| chemical products are allowed, such as hair | | | | your travel agent, bank and anyone else you may |
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| supplies once you get there. | | | | information you can to ensure that you have a |
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| For your own safety, it may be a good idea to | | | | you need to protect yourself too. |