Located in the Northern Plains area of Costa Rica, Monteverde is a bit more accessible than some of the other parks and preserves in the country, as well.

Identify the current monetary exchange rate.

The currency is the Costa Rica Colon, and, according to the ONADA.com currency converter, the estimated exchange rate for Tuesday, October 14, 2008 is 1 U.S. Dollar = 560.810 Costa Rican Colon or 1 Costa Rican Colon

CRC) = 0.001783 U.S. Dollar (USD).

Identify what travel documentation is required to enter your chosen country.

There are regulations regarding visas and other documents to enter Costa Rica. You'll need a valid passport with at least one free visa page, and at least six months left before the passport expires. You're also required to have a return airline ticket and at least $200 in cash when you enter the country. All visitors must pay a $26 dollar exit...
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