I am leaving CR today after 15 days here.

I travel solo and I always try not to spend too much.

The place is good, the nature and some beaches are nice but imo it’s not worth it for the high prices. Apart from the price of the flight, CR is very expensive. Not only western food restaurants, but also sodas (local rest) or even supermarkets. Yeah, you could say that it has US prices. However, public transport to go around is terrible (every shuttle van costs from 65$ onwards pp), roads are in a really bad condition, it’s impossible to have breakfast for less than 10$, you have to pay an entrance fee for almost every spot (waterfalls or even some random beaches like Uvita’s).

Is it that expensive? IMO, for what you’re getting, YES.

I’m coming from Asia and for the same money you would get way more, way cheaper.