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During our recent trip to Costa Rica, we had a blast in a place that's safe, fun, inexpensive and eco-friendly. We did some cool stuff, but our favorite was the rural eco-lodge with its wildlife and horseback riding...well, no, maybe the surf lessons...er, perhaps visiting the idigenous village...aww heck, maybe it was the waterfall rappelling...nah, it had to be the cooking lesson from an awesome chef.
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How Much it Costs to Visit Costa Rica
Costa Rica is generally a very inexpensive place to visit. At the
right time of year (we went in August), you can get airline tickets for about $350-$400 U.S. dollars.
Hotels and lodges can range hugely in price. Depending on what your needs are -- are you a mint on your pillow kinda gal, or can you deal with no a/c and rustic finishes? If it's the latter, you can stay in cabinas and lodges for as low as $10-30 a night. 
If you're the type who needs four-star service and amenities, you'll need to budget for anywhere between $80-$300 a night. Beach areas are generally the most expensive, especially the giant conglomerate-owned cookie cutter resorts (ick!).
We chose mid-range lodging, which is abundant and for that happy
medium, expect to pay anywhere between $40-$80 per night.
Do be careful to clarify whether listed prices for hotels are per night, or per person, as this can vary by region. Also check to see if they include breakfast, which can help save on your food budget.
Food is also very affordable and you can easily walk out of a delicious dinner for about $6 bucks.
And yes, we're referencing U.S. dollars because that is the pricing standard used throughout the country. In most cities, vendors, restaurants and hotels will readily accept dollars for payment and provide you with change in colones, the local currency.