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Location

INCAE’s MBA is taught at the Campus Walter Kissling Gam, located in La Garita town Alajuela, Costa Rica.
Adress: 2 Km West from Vivero Procesa # 1, La Garita, Alajuela
P.O.Box 960-4050
Tels.: +506 433-9908, +506 433-9961,
+506 437-2305
Fax: +506 433-9983, 433-9989

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Background Information

Costa Rica is a wonderful tourism destination. Despite being a comparatively small country, it has a wealth of natural environments and alternatives to enjoy. As this wide range of natural landscapes and attractions is found in a relatively small area, it is easy to visit a variety of places and engage in many different activities in a short period of time.

Costa Rica is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south-southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It comprises 51,000 square kilometers (19,691 square miles.) At its widest point, it reaches 296 kilometers (185 miles.) Its current population amounts to 3,442,990 individuals, 60% of them living in the Central Valley.

Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces:, Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, and San José.

For further information about Costa Rica, please visit:

http://www.visitcostarica.com
http://www.guiascostarica.com/magia.htm
http://www.abc-costa-rica.co.cr/ES/info/infoforthetrip.html

Seasons and Climate

Visitors who arrive in Costa Rica expecting to find a warm, tropical climate, are surprised by the wide variety of climates and by the seasons change in the country.

The dry season (going from December through April) is called “summer”. “Winter” (actually the rainy season when everything turns green) goes from May to November. However, rain does not fall daily during the rainy season, nor does it fall all day (rather, usually in the afternoon), except for the heavy rains taking place in October. In July the rain stops for a few weeks during the so-called “little summer.” Annual rainfall in the Central Valley amounts to 100 inches and 150-300 inches in the lush tropical rainforests of the Osa Peninsula and the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.

Religion and Language

The official language is Spanish. Visitors will find English (and often French, Italian, and German) spoken by hotel and restaurant employees and by most tourism agency staff members. The main religion is Roman Catholicism, with a church or chapel in even the smallest town. Due to freedom of worship, most religions are represented.

Important tips for your stay

ID Card or Passport

You must carry your identification card or a Xerox copy of your passport wherever you go and at all times. Please make sure not to leave without your identification.

Clothing Fit for the Climate

People in the Central Valley will usually carry their umbrellas during the rainy season. A light raincoat is generally more convenient while visiting the mountains. Bring at least three sets of light cotton or cotton-mix clothes in a plastic bag in case of sudden short rains.

Moving within Costa Rica

Restaurants and Night Life

For restaurants and night life, go to

https://www.entretenimiento.co.cr//default.aspx

Banking and Money

Costa Rica’s official unit of currency is the colón, which comes in coins of 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, and 500 colones (silver- and gold-colored) and bank notes of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 colones. The exchange rate against the US dollar fluctuates and travelers’ checks can be easily cashed in nearly every bank. Most hotels, stores, and restaurants in the Central Valley cities accept credit cards. However, we suggest you to make sure in advance.

The updated reference exchange rate can be seen here.

Travel Agencies

A travel agency office (ASV Olympia) is located within INCAE’s campus, at the Management Building, with inbound and outbound tourism services.

Outbound Tourism Service

  • Air tickets
  • Procedures for visa and departure
  • Procedures for visa for any country

Inbound Tourism Service

  • Hotel reservations
  • Tours to different sites in the country

For inquiries please contact Efraín Vega, phone 43722-00, extensions 295 or 296. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 through 12:00 p.m, phone 255-4233.

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