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Welcome to Beach Travellers Costa Rica, Adventure Travel Trip. You are about to embark on an incredible adventure, one that has taken us years to design and perfect. Prepare to experience life in a new, exciting way - surrounded by the sheer, natural beauty of this spectacular country. During our 15 day adventure, we’ll be travelling to 4 locations situated along the Pacific coast, as well as 1 location high in the cloud forest along the central mountain range. This trip perfectly showcases a great balance of what Costa Rica has to offer, while keeping travel days to a minimum. In fact, the longest travel day you’ll have to endure is a five hour ride in an air-conditioned private minibus through some of the most scenic countryside you can image. Pretty rough! We’re here to make your trip as relaxing & enjoyable as possible. We aren’t here to hold your hand, but to provide you with the tools and insight to step into another world and create the trip of your life. We invite you to dive right in and join us on this fifteen day adventure through Costa Rica.
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Contents
Table Of Contents Inside This Guide About BT
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What to Pack
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The Guide
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Spanish Phrasebook
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The Help Desk
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Destination Spotlight
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Tamarindo
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Monteverde
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Manuel Antonio
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Montezuma
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Mal Pais / Santa Teresa
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For Travellers. By Travellers.
Beach Travellers and the Environment
Founded in 2003 after a life-changing trip throughout South-East Asia, Beach Travellers was born out of love for the nomadic lifestyle, and for some of our planet’s best kept secrets.
At Beach Travellers, we travel green and clean. Focusing on responsible travel and respect for the communities and environments we visit is at the heart of all our trips. Our aim is to minimize the impact we have on the environment and maximize our interaction with the local people, environments and cultures.
About Us
We haven’t stopped exploring since. Specializing in adventure travel, our trips push the boundaries of what a modern travel company is. We have sought out what we believe are the best exotic locations and expose our travellers to new cultures, people, lifestyles and landscapes. Staying in locally owned and operated accommodations and avoiding tourist traps, we provide authentic travel and cultural experiences.
How do we do this?
Our guides and surf coaches love what they do and always have suggestions on what to do. Working with them we’ve built and designed trips that are packed with many “don’t miss” experiences and lots of spontaneity. While we encourage travellers to join us for these unique highlight experiences throughout the trip, we also promote exploration (obviously with some helpful advice from our experienced crew) or the option to simply kick back and laze in the hammock. Freedom.
Keeping it Small: With our groups being kept small and intimate, we ensure minimal environmental impact. By removing the barrier that can be created by large travel groups (tours) ensures our travellers have a better chance of getting to know the local people and culture.
We’ve experienced the ups and downs of travel and we think we’ve cultivated some of the best travel experiences you can be a part of.
Keeping it Local: By taking local transportation, staying in family run accommodations, supporting local businesses and enjoying the native food and drink, we are continuously giving back and supporting the local economies and communities that we visit.
Keeping it Real Since the beginning we have been giving back to our local and global communities and environments. Through beach clean up days, orphanage visits, home-stays, school donations, and wildlife rescue programs, we strive to preserve our planet. This ensures we can continue to share and enjoy all this world has to offer.
Welcome to the best time of your life.
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What To Pack. Prepping for your Trip The following packing list has been designed for the common traveller. Everything on the list is suggested and recommended but based on personal preferences it may vary. When packing keep in mind you are backpacking and only need the necessities and comfort items. If you get dirty don’t worry - laundry is available throughout the trip
Baggage. Travellers Backpack (40 – 70L pack) Money Belt (for security protection) Small Combination lock. Docs & Dollars. Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after return) Credit & Debit Card Spending Money (20-50 CDN dollars a day)
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Clothing. 5-7 T-shirts / tanks 3-5 Bikinis / Boardshorts 1-2 Pair of shorts 1 Pair of pants / jeans 1 Raincoat (lightweight windbreaker) 1 Long-sleeved t-shirt or pull-over 1 Lightweight hoodie Foot wear. Flip flops Running shoes (if you like to run) Hiking sandals or hiking boots (unless you like to hike in sandals...) Toiletries. Soap & facial cleansers Moisturizing lotion Shampoo, conditioner & deodorant Toothbrush / toothpaste & dental floss Razors & shaving cream Comb / brush Nail clippers Purell antibacterial disinfectant Aloe vera (for sunburns) Mosquito repellant & afterbite Sunscreen & lip balm (spf 30) Towel (small and light weight) Ear plugs - people snore. People talk. People party Gear. Digital camera (minimum 256mb memory card) Music (ipod, mp3 player ) Hiking headlamp Sunglasses (polarized with uv protection) Pen, paper & travel journal Bt tip things get dirty when you travel, especially in the jungle. If losing or staining a particular article of clothing is something you can’t live with, it’s probably best to leave it at home.
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The Guide Getting your feet wet.
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Pura Vida Welcome to Costa Rica Population 4.8 Million
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Introduction
An Introduction to Costa Rica Pure Life. Welcome to Costa Rica, a country full of lush jungles, beautiful beaches and killer waves. Costa Rica, or ‘rich coast’, not only lives up to its name, but also offers diverse ecosystems, laid back living and friendly locals. Pura Vida is a phrase you’ll hear throughout the country which embodies the Costa Rican way of life; pure life. It symbolizes living happy and enjoying every moment. So, if someone asks you how you’re doing? Pura Vida, dude. People. With a life expectancy of over 77 years, one of the highest in the world, it’s no wonder the population of 4.5 million live Pura Vida! Although Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica, most Ticos (men) and Ticas (women) speak English, due to the country’s flourishing tourism industry. Religion. When it comes to religion, Christ is kind of a big deal here. Roman Catholicism is the official state religion according to the 1949 Constitution and recognized by just over 70% of the population. Costa Ricans are free to practice the religion of their choosing and many denominations are openly celebrated. Geography. Costa Rica is divided into seven provinces: Guanacaste, Alajuela, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose and Cartago. The country shares borders with Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, and features over 1200 km’s of coastline; 212 km on the Caribbean and 1,016 km on the Pacific. Costa Rica is also home to more than 120 volcanic formations, seven of which are active, Arenal being one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world. Weather. The Costa Rican climate is tropical year round, but with so many microclimates, weather can change region to region. And that’s not a bad thing. It’s really part of what makes this small country so environmentally diverse.
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Parks
Perfect Parks Protect yo rec.
Natural Preservation Small country, big beauty. Costa Rica is easily one of the most beautiful places on earth, partly because of the great lengths the government have gone to to protect and preserve nature and its inhabitants (over 500,000 species to be exact). Green. It’s been called ‘the greenest country in the world,’ and with good reason. More than 25% of Costa Rica’s land is dedicated to national parks, reserves and wildlife refuges, and there are over 100 different protected areas to visit. This is the largest percent of protected areas in the world. Wild. With it’s rich variety of animal and plant life, Costa Rica attracts nature lovers of all kinds, year round, especially due to the fact the country contains 5% of the worlds biodiversity, while only taking up 0.03% of the planet’s surface. That’s a lot of life packed into one place.
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Su Casa Your home away from home.
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Accommodations Welcome to your new digs. We’ve hand picked each accommodation specifically for the benefits of their surroundings. Some places have air-conditioning, some, not so much. But rest assured all of our accommodations are equipped with fans and other bonuses to help you beat the heat when the humidity gets intense. Keys please. You’ll be sharing your room with anywhere from one to three people, so you’ll also be sharing a key. Use your best judgement and plan ahead to make sure everyone can get back to the room when they want. Plugs. Costa Rica has the same outlets and amps as back home, so there’s no need for a converter. Having issues? Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any problems with your room. Whether you’re having trouble with a safe or an unwanted eight legged visitor (we are highly skilled spider killers) we’ll deal with it as best we can. Side note: There are about 300,000 species of insects in Costa Rica, including about 20,000 different types of spiders! So ya. That’s a fact. TIP TIP A happy cleaning lady can make all the difference in the world. Whether she’s sweeping up sand or making your beer bottles disappear, let her know you care with a few coins on your bed. BT TIP Costa Rica is pretty safe in general, but there’s always a few bad ‘manzanas’ out there. Make sure to lock up when leaving your hotel. Almost all of them have inroom safes to keep your valuables protected.
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Food Costa Rican cuisine is a mix of Spanish, American, Caribbean and South American influences. The fish is fresh, the coffee is world class, the fruit is just straight up out of this world, and the beer is served cold. What more could you ask for?
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Holy Frijoles Rice, Beans & Beyond.
Casado. A casado is a traditional meal using rice, black beans, plantains, salad and a main, such as chicken, beef, pork or fish. At $5 a plate, it’s a delicious way to fill up before or after a full day of actvities. Soda. A soda is a small, informal restaurant that typically serves casados and other traditional food, like arroz con pollo or gallo pinto. Sodas can be found in every town, no matter how big or small. Agua Man. In a tropical climate like this it’s easy to get dehydrated, especially during long hikes, or riding waves. While the water is safe to drink throughout the country , we recommend you stick to bottled water. We’re pretty sure you won’t want to spend your entire trip “getting used to” drinking from the tap. Bottled water is cheap and could spare you a day on the toilet. There’s no need to chance it; your stomach will thank you. TIP TIP Restaurants have different ways of doing things in Costa Rica, so if you’re not sure whether tip is included, just ask. Remember, a little tip goes a long way (that’s what she said). Wages are low and employess work for tips. If you enjoyed your service, let them know with a couple colones.
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Currency $1 CAD = Approx. 500 Colones Check out www.xe.com/ucc for latest conversions. Though Costa Rica uses the Colone, American dollars are widely accepted and prices are often listed in USD. Banks. There are plenty of banks in Costa Rica and for the most part your bank card should work no problem, but make sure to check with your local bank before you leave to ensure you have the right setup. Paper. Cash is king in Costa Rica and we recommend you take out a sufficient amount every time you withdraw as your bank will most likely add service fees for the transaction. Your BT guide will be able to give you plenty of notice when you are headed to towns that don’t have ATMs. Plastic. Some places do take credit cards but they can be few and far between and will also have service fees added. If for some reason you lose your Credit Card contact the service numbers below. American express: 0-2273-5544 Mastercard: 1-636-722-7111 Visa: 001-800-11-535-0660 BT TIP Don’t use ATM’s after dark in isolated places.
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Stay in Touch Phones. Pay phones are available all over the country, and with a local calling card you can easily call home and let mom know you are having the time of your life. Note that Canadian cards rarely work so you’re better off buying one once you arrive.
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Phoning Home
BT, Phone Home. Call your madre, hermano
Roaming. To call back home from the land of surf & sun dial Costa Rica’s exit code (00), Then Canada’s Country Code (1), Then proceed as usual. Example: (00 +1 + Area Code + Local Number) Internet. From town to town there are plenty of cheap spots to drop in and check your email, surf the web or chat online. Most internet cafes also have phone service which costs around 15 cents a minute. Wifi is usually available at hotels. Snail mail. Postal service is also widely available if you want to keep it old school.
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Health Insurance. Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers. We provide great insurance through RBC. Give us a call for a quote. Pharmacia. Each location we visit will have a medical clinic or pharmacy that will cover everything from your most basic personal needs to infections and cuts.
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Médicos. Doctors will be able to speak English so you don’t have to worry about the language barrier. If a problem does arise, our guides will be there to make sure you receive the treatment you require. BT TIP Here’s a few simple things to remember . . Use protection - Nuff Said. Use sunscreen - Sunburns can really put a damper on your trip and make you look like a real winner in photos. Break in footwear before trip - Flip flops, sandals and new shoes can tear your feet apart, and blisters are painful and susceptible to infection.
Safety Say no to drugs. The same rules apply here as they do back home, and don’t think you can just bribe your way out of getting caught. You may see it around and even get offered, but it’s really not worth ruining your trip over. Get high on life, Pura Vida! Lost Docs. Always keep your passport in a safe place, buried in your backpack or carry-on. There’s no need to carry it out with you to bars etc. Leave it in your room safe. It’s also a good idea to keep a photocopy of it along with any other important documents separate, just in case. Basically if you lose your passport you gotta travel to the Canadian Embassy in San Jose to replace it and its a major drag.
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Surf’s Up Catching waves 101
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Surfing 101 Costa Rica is a country blessed with year round waves and plenty of great surf spots. Surfing is a way of life here, and with a little practice you’ll quickly see why. Training. Surfing is a very physically demanding sport and a little preparation can go a long way to making the most of your time in the water. We recommend you do some simple pre-trip training. It can be as easy as swimming at your local pool, going for a couple runs, or taking a few yoga classes to improve your stability. Waves. Understanding wave breaks is an important step before getting wet. Basically there are four types; beach breaks, point breaks, reef breaks and river mouth breaks. Each one has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Do a little research and make sure you understand the basic science of surf. It will give you an edge when you finally get out there. BT TIP Never surf waves you aren’t 100% comfortable in. Sit on the beach and check the conditions before you decide whether or not to get in the water. This is also a great opportunity to do some quick stretches to get loose and limber. The middle of a surf break is a pretty bad place to get a cramp. Paddling. This is the base of all surfing and without it you would never be able to get out and catch a wave. This is where your swim and run training comes in handy - to be a good surfer you have to be a great paddler. Having your weight centered over the board (yoga training!) will help you paddle effectively, which is dependent on the size of your board, but just remember to keep the nose 2 - 3 inches out of the water. Take long deliberate strokes directly below your body and keep a steady rhythm to ensure you get the most out of every stroke. Duck Diving. There are a few different ways to get past the breaking waves, but duck diving is the most popular. This will vary based on board size but it basically involves sinking the nose of your board underwater using your body weight, as a wave approaches. With your foot or knee, kick the tail of the board, creating a pendulum effect under the wave. The buoyancy of the board will bring you back to the surface and you can continue paddling out.
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Sitting. So, you’ve made it out past the breaking waves and are ready to catch a wave - but there aren’t any. No prob, while you wait for the next swell you can practice the delicate art of sitting on your board. From the paddle position get comfortably balanced, take hold of your board with both hands as if you were about to duck dive. Push the board from underneath you and through your legs. As the board is sliding underneath you, bring your knees up and arch your back into a sitting position. This may take a few attempts, but practice makes perfect - just keep an eye on incoming waves or else you’ll get pitted. BT TIP As you’ll qucikly learn, surfing is no walk in the park, but when you’re ready to give it a shot our coaches will be there to walk you through the process. Pop up. Now for the really hard part. This is the transition between lying on your board and getting up on your feet. It will take a little time to develop the proper technique, but with lots of practice and patience you’ll be standing up in no time. In your paddling position, facing the beach, wait for a broken wave to approach you from behind. As the wave nears start to paddle towards land & pick up a little momentum. When you feel the power of the wave start to push you, grab your rails, push yourself up with your lead foot and knee coming forward under your upper torso in one fluid motion. Your feet will need to be placed along the center of the board for stability and you’ll need to be standing in a crouched position to lower your center of gravity. Catching a wave is all about positioning, timing and techique. The faster you can read a wave and pop up, the bigger the wave you can ride. BT TIP When learning to surf, you get thrown around a lot and it’s important you try and keep your board near you at all times. Always try and hold onto your board no matter what. Letting go not only makes it harder to get where you’re going, but puts others at risk of getting hit. Etiquette. You could write a small novel about surf etiquette and the different rules that apply to different breaks and beaches, but what it really all boils down to is that the person closest to the breaking part of the wave has the right of way. Taking a wave that isn’t ‘yours’ is called ‘dropping in’ and is frowned upon most. Respect plays a big part in Costa Rica, so respect the locals and fellow surfers. Waves are for everyone and surfing is fun, so just be aware of your surroundings.
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TAMARINDO Just an hour from the airport, Tamarindo is a nice beach town with fun small waves and good nightlife. This place will give you your first taste of the Tico lifestyle and introduce you to the surfing world that revolves around it. This is where you’ll have your first surf lesson with BT coaches, and be able to get your feet wet with some fun and friendly waves. Hit the surf, then hit the pool. Grab a drink? Hang out with the group and get to know your fellow travellers. Your guides will give a run down of the next 15 days, answer any questions, and will organize a group dinner so everyone can get to know each other while enjoying some local eats. Tamarindo also has some great nightlife on offer - and what better way to bond with your group than a night out. Activities & Amenities in Tamarindo Surf Lesson (board not included) Catamaran Cruise w/ Snorkelling Horseback Riding (optional) Turtle Watching Tour (seasonal & optional)
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MONTEVERDE We’re off to higher elevations in the quaint town of Santa Elena, or more commonly know as the ‘Monteverde Cloud Forest.’ This particular cloud forest is one of the most biologically diverse areas in Costa Rica and on our first morning we will be exploring this lush environment from high above in the the jungle canopy, on the Extremo zip line tour. The afternoon will be left for you to explore the town and its local attractions before departing the following morning back to the beaches far below. Activities & Amenities in Monteverde Zip Line Tour Coffee Plantation Tour (optional) Frog/butterfly Sanctuary (optional) Snake/reptile Sanctuary (optional) Horseback Riding (optional) Rainforest Night Tour (optional) Orchid Farm (optional) Cheese Factory (optional)
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MANUEL ANTONIO From the cloud forest, we head South and back to the coast. Manuel Antonio is one of Costa Rica’s many national parks, and offers some of the most mind-blowing beaches you’ll see. This is where you’ll have a chance to try out Costa Rica’s world class white-water rafting, as we’ll take you for a float down an incredible river that flows from high up in the mountains through some incredibly lush tropical rainforest. Be ready to get wet. You’ll have plenty of free time here to enjoy the white sand beaches, go for a surf, take a spin on a banana-boat, or a hike through the national park to see the abundant wildlife.
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MONTEZUMA After an awesome speed-boat ride from Manuel Antonio, we arrive in the laid back village of Montezuma. This town is lined with travelling vendors and people spilling from the town’s only bar and into the street. We stay at a hotel that is surrounded by mango trees, so you will often see families of monkeys coming out for a snack. Here we will hike into the jungle to one of the largest waterfalls in Costa Rica, hang out on the beach or at the hotel pool.On the final day we’ll visit Tortuga Island for a full day of snorkeling and a great BBQ lunch surrounded by lush jungle & white sandy beach. BT TIP Monkeys. They look cute right? Well don’t get too close, unless you like having an unripe mango thrown at your head while you’re peed on.
Activities & Amenities in Tamarindo Waterfall hike Pool/beach lounging (optional) Tortuga island boat trip w/snorkelling
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MAL PAIS/ SANTA TERESA Mal Pais is easily one of the best surf beaches in the country, with miles of pristine beach breaks and lush tropical backdrop. With several different breaks within walking distance to the hotel, this is your opportunity to take your surfing to the next level. It’s also an awesome place to rent an ATV for the day and explore the surrounding beaches and jungles.
Activities & Amenities in Mal Pais Surfing (optional) ATV trip (optional) Sunset at infinity pool (optional) Deep sea fishing (optional) Yoga (optional)
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Date Monday - Lunes Tuesday - Martes Wednesday - Miércoles Thursday - Jueves
Friday - Viernes Saturday - Sábado Sunday - Domingo Weekend - Fin de semana
Time Everyday Phrases Please - Por favor Thank you - Gracias Your Welcome - Con mucho gusto Yes / No - Si / No What is your name?- Como te Ilamas? Where are you from? - De donde eres? My name is - Me Ilamo I am from Canada - Soy de Canada Where is? - Donde esta? Would you like to dance? - Quieres bailar How are the waves? - Como son las olas? I’m good - Soy bueno I’m not good (or sick) - Soy malo See you later - Hasta luego
Where are you going? A dónde vas Bathroom - El baño Where is the bathroom? -Dónde está el baño Beautiful - Hermosa Woman - La mujer Man - El hombre Awesome! - Impresionante Drunk - Borracho Ready- Listo I have- Yo Tengo I want - Yo quiero Excuse me - Perdon Sorry - Lo siento
Pronouns I/me (male - informal/formal) - Yo My name is - Me llamo You - tú We - Nosotros Together - Juntos
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Second - Segundo Minute - Minuto Hour - Hora Day - Día Week - Semana Month - Mes Year - Año Morning - Mañana
Afternoon - Tarde Night - Noche Right Now - Ahora Mismo Today - Hoy Tonight - Esta noche Yesterday - Ayer Tomorrow - Mañana
Numbers 1 - Uno 2 - Dos 3 - Tres 4 - Cuatro 5 - Cinco 6 - Seis 7 - Siete 8 - Ocho 9 - Nueve 10 - Diez 11 - Once 12 - Doce 20 - Viente 21 - Veintiuno
30 - Trienta 50 - Cincuenta 100 - Cien 140 - Ciento cuarenta 160 - Ciento sesenta 200 - Doscientos 300 - Trescientos 1000 - Mil 2000 - Dos mil 3000 - Tres mil 10,000 - Diez mil 15,000 - Quince mil 100,000 - Cien mil 1,000,000 - Millón
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Shopping How much? - Cuánto Expensive - Caro Very expensive - Muy Caro
Discount - Descuento This one - Éste / Ésta That one - Eseaesa / Éseaesa
Transportation Ticket - Billete / Boleto Car - Coche Train - Tren Boat - Barco Bus - Autobús
Traffic jam - Atasco de tráfico Station - Estación Arrival - llegada Departure - Salida
Restaurant Breakfast - Desayuno Lunch - Almuerzo Dinner - Cena Food - Comida Drinks - Bebidas I am hungry - Yo tengo hambre I am thirsty - Yo tengo sed I don’t like... - No me gusto I am allergic to (nuts) - Soy alergica o nuez Can you please bring me - Me Puede traer. Chicken - Pollo Beef - Carne Fish - Pescado
Rice - Arroz Beans - Frijoles Eggs - Huevos Bacon - Tocienta Toast - Tostados Coffee - Cafe Milk - Leche Water - Agua Beer - Cervaza Wine - Vino Juice - Jugo Smoothie - Batido
Emergencies He/she is sick - (ella) Esta enfermo(a) We need a doctor - Necesitamos un médico
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Pre and post trip we’re always here for you. We’re ready for anything and everything you may need. Questions, comments, suggestions, bring it on... Our office is based in Vancouver [PST] Monday to Friday 9-5pm 1-800-949-1865 travel@beachtravellers.com During your trip we’ve got you covered, our guides are your go to point of contact for everything. Your friends and family are welcome to contact our HQ should they need anything at all. In case of emergency outside of office hours please email: emergency@beachtravellers.com and/or text message 604-727-7344 or 604-897-0126
Give & Take This guidebook was produced to help bring to life the full BT experience, Freedom to Explore. Each and every day it is up to you to make the most of your trip. This trip was developed for travellers, by travellers and it continues to develop into being the best it can be, all thanks to you. We can’t tell you how much we value feedback, suggestions and new ideas. Honestly anything that comes to mind on your trip, throw it down here before you forget and drop it in the suggestion box at the end of the trip. Anonymous or not, we want to hear from you. Please write us at thesuggestionbox@beachtravellers.com
Jot down your ideas here, and send us the rest.
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