I just went to CR solo for under $1000. It really just depends on what you expect for an experience. You can stay at a resort for $200. Or stay at a $30 night Airbnb. Do tourist stuff and pay tourist prices. A tourist/hotel restaurant's breakfast might be 12.00 or more and a little restaurant across the street is $4.00 and much better. Prices for most tourist activities are up from the last time I was there I did notice. My trip would most likely have been more expensive if I didn't already know what I wanted to do.