Don't Visit Costa Rica Until You Watch This

Costa Rica is not cheap but this SCAM makes it even more expensive for tourists. We hope our Costa Rica travel tips help save money and keep you on your toes! Please don't judge an entire country for the small scams that go on here. Costa Rica is one of the most epic tropical countries you can visit close to the United States. Make sure to check out the rest of our Costa Rica videos WOOT WOOT

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[shoppinggirl]

I feel like a lot of content creators are nervous to share scams but I think it's really important. Thank you!!

[randyminns]

I’ve got news for you, you tipped every single time you went out to eat whether you realized it or not. The gratuity is usually disguised as some form of a tax at 10% which the government allows them to do automatically. If you get exceptionally good service then you should tip a little bit more but otherwise your tip is already included.

[alonsoquirosgranados]

I am from CR and I am very sorry that you had suffered this stuff guys. I swear not all of us are like that but I apologize in the name of those people who didn't treat you right and clean. I wish you the best and thank so much for you beautiful instance in this country.😊

[robbiePlanetaSano]

Sad to hear. But thank you for bringing it up.

I live in Costa Rica and when I came here that happened to me repeatedly in Jaco . Every time, restaurants, grocery stores. It was 22 years ago. They overcharged. In one grocery store I saw the cashier put a pack of cigarettes in her pocket. And charge me for it in the bill…


I live in Manuel Antonio and the fake guides have been a problem as long as I remember.

Petty scams are a problem here. I am so sorry that it happened to you. Thanks for warning people. I live in a rainforest here and that has made up for the scam mentality. I also speak fluent Spanish so it is easier for me to address the problems.
It is a beautiful country and I love that it is a tropical climate. The people I most love are Costa Ricans… They are very special people. Many of us have tried to stop the scamming at the national park . Occasionally the government does something to address it, but it gets out of control until public pressure forces the police to put a stop to it. It stops and then it slowly comes back. You are exactly right, people should be warned.

[swathi_]

This is so useful!! We are traveling to Costa Rica soon and this is PERFECT timing for us! Thank you 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[MagellanandGreyhound]

It’s easy to just show drone footage, slo mo shots and exotic places, but it’s nice to show the real and sometimes very ugly situations people can encounter when traveling. Good on you. Scams are everywhere, but it never hurts to educate yourself beforehand anywhere you go. Have fun in Egypt 🙂

[lindseybowers]

Aw thank you guys so much for putting this sort of content up!

Also you guys look so great for constantly being on the move! What kind of workout routines are you guys following on the road???

[jpguimaraes]

Thanks a lot for this video!
Going to Costa Rica soon and these tips are very valuable.
Keep up with amazing content like this one 🙂

[RodrigoCastroCh]

Great tips!! I’m Costa Rican and honestly I had no idea about the restaurant scam, but I can definitely confirm the scams and chaos at Manuel Antonio. There are lots of agressive “guides” who swarm tourists before they get to the official ticket office trying to trick them into buying the tickets from them and all sorts of other stories. Also, remember that it’sN OT necessary to tip waiters, drivers or anyone, they are already paid a decent wage and service is included in the bill. As in the rest of the world, tipping is customary for outstanding service, but now, thanks to Americans, workers at tourist hot spots have grown to always expect tips, regardless of the quality of their service.

[Keithjsullivan]

Thanks for posting. My wife & I are heading to CR in a weeks time and you've helped to make me more aware than I would ever have been. We are ending our stay in Manuel Antonio so that was good advice too. I hope you enjoy Egypt, it's wonderful.

[lhamilton]

I actually found this more helpful than negative! Thanks for letting us know and all the best with your future travels. Happiest of belated Birthday Wishes too! I hope you enjoyed your day in spite of! 🥳

[dionnemathew]

Thank you!!! I totally appreciated this information. Especial the tip on how to easily bypass the scam regarding parking. I often smell bullshit but had a hard time “standing up” against it. Your advise - I can follow!

[Scrambler]

Thanks for the information, I have heard worse from other travelers.
Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍

[gladyszavport]

I appreciate the information, good to know so this way we are ready. Thank you so much guys! Pura vida!

[emmapearson]

I studied abroad in Costa rica for 4 months and was robbed 3 times.... pickpocketed, someone broke into my airbnb and stole all of our belongings a child snagged my backpack at the hot springs in Arenal. Beautiful country but definitely watch out for the scammers. Drinks were consistently added onto our bill even in the small mountain town I stayed in and bus drivers would try to stiff me on my change repetitively.

[quikkyle]

We experienced the same parking scam at the ruins in Tulum. Just keep driving forward!

[stevecrombie]

Thanks guys. Very nice of you to share important info like this. Woot woot!

[valagno]

Thank you for sharing your experience in Costa Rica, I enjoy watching your vlogs and you will always find happiness even if you are tired. I am a Filipino who married an Algerian, so I can see even if you are of different nationalities, as a couple we are happy wherever we go.

[CrosbyGraceTravels]

Heading to Manuel Antonio in April so THANK YOU so much for this video!!!

[angelalontoc]

Thanks soo much for all the info. and what to expect. Going to Costa Rica but gathering infor. before I go. Good vibes from Rhode Island.