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Currency
Costa Rican Colón (CRC; symbol â‚¡) = 100 céntimos. Notes are in denominations of â‚¡50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of â‚¡500, 100, 50, 25, 20, 10 and 5. US dollars are also widely accepted.
Currency Exchange
Available at banks and bureaux de change. Some hotels may also change money. Additionally, small stores will allow visitors to pay for goods in US dollars and receive change in colónes.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all accepted; American Express slightly less so. Many banks will only process MasterCard for cash credits. Cash may be the only form of payment in smaller towns and rural areas but many places will take US dollars, giving change in colónes.
Traveller's Cheques
Although travellers can avoid additional exchange rate charges by taking traveller's cheques in US dollars, fewer and fewer businesses in Costa Rica are willing to accept them, and it is better to use the ATM.
Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local and foreign currency is limited to US$10,000. Amounts above this must be declared upon arrival.
Banking Hours
State banks Mon-Fri 0900-1500. Private banks Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
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