At restaurants tipping is not necessary, although many tourists still tip. We normally tip when we take surf lessons, horseback riding and other activities. If you take a hike with our property manager, tipping would be appreciated. Most guests tip our cleaning lady as well.
Yes, you can, but the preferred currency is the local currency, the Costa Rican Colon. You will find local ATM machines in both Dominical and in Uvita where you can withdraw US dollars or CR colones.
Not anymore! We used to have to go to a special counter at the airport and pay a departure tax and they only took cash. You will find that Costa Rica's airport is efficient, modern and very easy to navigate.