With its strong tourism infrastructure and welcoming people, Costa Rica serves as an ideal sanctuary for female solo travelers who flock here to experience all that this Central American country has to offer.
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Susanne Höller of Austria, who often writes for Solo Traveler, visits Costa Rica regularly. She says, “Costa Rica is a very safe place to travel as a solo female traveler. I have been coming here for more than six years now and never ever experienced a dodgy situation. Nevertheless, I follow certain rules and use my common sense. I don’t drive at night, I leave the beach shortly after sunset before it gets pitch dark. I don’t wear flashy items when walking the beach. I learned to speak Spanish in order to get in touch with locals.”
According to Höller, visitors don’t need to speak Spanish if they frequent the obvious tourist spots. “However, if you venture a bit off the beaten track it is very helpful to know some basic Spanish,” she advises. “I actually learned it here by speaking with locals. Not being afraid of making mistakes and just enjoying being able to communicate with these lovely people.”
Meg Jerrard of Solo Female Travelers Tours, explains, “It's definitely helpful to know a bit of Spanish before traveling here, but most people know at least a bit of English, so you can easily get by without the language barrier being a problem. Don't expect English fluency everywhere, and we always believe it's respectful to try and learn a little bit of the local language. However, you'll have no problems if you don't speak Spanish.”
Jerrard adds, “Costa Rica is a fantastic destination for solo female travelers. Tourism is a huge part of the Costa Rican economy, ecotourism specifically, so everything is easy for international travelers. There's a very strong tourism infrastructure, and everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly. For instance US Dollars are accepted everywhere, so you don't need to worry about things like exchanging currency, and the experiences here are all based around the outdoors and nature, which means it's a very chill, laid back lifestyle, and nobody cares about what you look like, so you don't need a lot of clothes.”
Of course, safety is always a concern for female solo
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