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Mark Moxon's Travel Writing

Costa Rica: Thoughts on Leaving

This brazenly named shop on the Plaza de la Cultura sums up how we felt about the high prices in Costa Rica; compared to its neighbours, it isn't really worth the cost
This brazenly named shop on the Plaza de la Cultura sums up how we felt about the high prices in Costa Rica; compared to its neighbours, it isn't really worth the high prices

We didn't do Costa Rica justice, there's no doubt about it. It isn't Costa Rica's fault, but a lot of travellers spend less time here than they'd originally planned, as it's an expensive place that stands out among its neighbours as a massive tourist hole. In the end, we were no exception.