The showers, which can be hard rain, are usually short. During the dry season, from December to April, the sun shines all day long. Both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, as well as the lower regions of the country are warm, while the central higher areas show cooler weather. Traveler s checks are highly recommended, along with some cash, which is very helpful while you can get to a bank. Checks are sometimes troublesome because they are not accepted everywhere.
People usually accept only checks from a Costa Rican bank.
The bills come in fifty, one hundred, five hundred, one thousand, and five thousand colones. For instance, even though shorts are popular, they would never be worn when visiting a friend at home. The evenings are cool during the dry season, so bring a sweater or a jacket. An umbrella during the rainy season is a must because of the almost-daily afternoon showers. The taxi service in the San Jos area has fares ranging from one to five dollars.