Exchange rate in Costa Rica

[johnrn94]

Thank you. I am coming with a friend soon, and I am scared to carry cash. Should I deposit to a bank in CR when I arrive ? Obviously, I don't want to carry it all around on my person. Can you give me some input please ?

[iCostaRica24]

@johnrn94 You could just use ATM's if you want. Try to take out as much as you can, since their are fees. Are you scared because you think you'll be robbed or you're just scared of losing your money? The likelihood of being robbed is very minimal. Keep the money in a 'safe' at the hotel,,,most have some sort of security box or a manager that can keep it....and just carry what you'll need for the days activities.... And watch as much of our stuff as you can....lot's of INFO. have fun

[binotgrigio]

WOW WISH I HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE I WENT--- MIGHT OF SAVED SOME MONEY IN THE BEATLE ---- I THINK THOSE GUYS ARE CHARGING WAY TOO MUCH FOR THOSE IMPERIALS LOL

[iCostaRica24]

@binotgrigio hahah...when we first got here 6 years ago...Imperials were like 700 colones...or $1.25 Now they're closer to 3 bucks.....

[binotgrigio]

WOW WISH I HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE I WENT MAY SAVED SOME MONEY IN THE BEATLE ---- I THINK THOSE GUYS ARE CHARGING WAY TOO MUCH FOR THE IMPERIALS LOL

[juanichivas]

EXCELENTE INFORMACION!!!

[session036]

nice video. Thanks... 

[iCostaRica24]

@session036 no problem, you're welcome.

[CrankUpTheAmps]

I have heard that many Latin American countries consider getting a tip an insult...does this not apply to Costa Rica and surrounding countries? Maybe what I heard was for somewhere else...it would be good to know!!!

You guys make the best videos about Costa Rica...I have been learning a LOT! ;D

[iCostaRica24]

@CrankUpTheAmps thanx, appreciate it. No, it's not considered an insult...they like them.

[CrankUpTheAmps]

@iCostaRica24 Excellent! Thank you for the reply! :)

[peanut2930]

do you no the price of cigarettes in australian dollars?

[jhonas3113]

cheap stuff ladies

[BennyBenedikt]

id be so lost without these videos thank you thank you thank you!

[iCostaRica24]

@BennyBenedikt You're WELCOME. funny, we almost pulled this video because the exchange rate was getting out of hand a few months ago...like 590 colones to 1 American dollar. Now the video is close to being exact......

[cpfishfan14]

the new ¢20.000 and ¢50.000 bills are going to be in circulation in may

[theembarcadero]

well done guys! gracias!!!!

[iCostaRica24]

thanx.

[patrickbroder]

Hey Guys,

I just confirmed that I will be spending 3 months in Costa Rica for my company...I hate my job ;)

I've been watching your videos all weekend and they have been very helpful ! ... especially this one

[iCostaRica24]

Thanx....the only thing about this one is the RATE keeps changing.....right now, it's like 565 colones equal a dollar.....and just a few weeks ago it was even higher, almost 590. 3 months..should be a good time..

[misterparrots]

Somehow I got stuck with a ripped $20 US with tape on it - NOBODY would touch it. Not even a bank, or the folks taking my $26 at the airport as I left the country. Just remember that although they take US dollars, they treat ripped ones like they have swine.

[iCostaRica24]

You're right. They also look at $20's $50's and $100's as if they're counterfeit anyway, so I'm sure if it's ripped they just automatically think it's 'sketchy'....

[freencrazy]

TIP : for someone looking for old costa rican money, you can check out the local pawn shops, older coins & bills are collectables, the 5 cent coins are used in local artisan art and used in jewlry making.

[iCostaRica24]

hey freen,,thanx for the tip. Always appreciate good INFO.

[ilovehalo45]

if you know anything about it..is the price going to go up?

[iCostaRica24]

Sorry, we don't know anything about old Costa Rican money... you might want to google it or check with the guys at ANTIQUESCOLON(DOT)COM.

[ilovehalo45]

belive it or not thats the same site i was on..but is that were i can sell it?

[iCostaRica24]

I don't think you can sell it there.... try e-bay

[ilovehalo45]

there was some idiot selling one for $900. anyways i dont know i dont want to be ripping people off by giving them it because its not in the best shape.

[ilovehalo45]

how much would 50 cost rican dollars be in american money

[iCostaRica24]

There is no 50 Costa Rican dollar any more.... there is a 50 colone coin and it's less than 50 US cents... if you have an old 50 colone bill they are selling for around $100 US dollars (depending on the wear and tear).

[ilovehalo45]

its a little bit..ok alot worn out

[stephensamperi]

its 574 per US$ right now.

does anyone want to trade me some costa rican colones for US dollars??

[dantae666]

guy's coming from england in a few weeks how are they with sterling

[iCostaRica24]

Sadly they don't like currency from other countries other then the U.S. dollar. You would have to find a money exchange place to transfer your money into Colones. The ATMs around Costa Rica will give you the option of taking out Colones or U.S. dollars, but nothing else.

hope this helps...

[Garrett1923]

always informative guys, thanks again.

[iCostaRica24]

glad we could help.