Frequently Asked Questions

About Cascada Verde
We are green, so we try to avoid the use of any chemical substances. Please bring organic products for your personal hygiene.
A flashlight might come handy.
Reservations: sorry no reservations, we have (or make) always space and are open all year round.

About Uvita
Weather and temperature: All year round mild tropical weather.
Basic needs: Uvita has it all. No worries.
Hospital: We have a small hospital and farmacy in town.
Malaria: There is no malaria in this area.

About Costa Rica
Visa: entering Costa Rica most western citizens get automatically a tourist visa for 3 months. Easy to extend continuously.
Money: Costa Rica currency is the Colon, but US$ are accepted almost everywhere. Mayor money cards are widely accepted.
Vaccinations: No vaccinations for tropical deceases needed.
Malaria: No malaria in the center nor on the pacific side of the country.
Seasons: Whole year is travel season. High season is during the dry season between December and April.
Animals: There are a few dangerous animals in Costa Rica, but usually you will rarely ever see one. With some awareness and common sense you will not have any problems with them.
Dangers: You should be careful in San José. Watch your luggage, also in the busses. The farther away you are from San José the less danger there is.

For further information there are several travel books (e.g. lonely planet).