I'm traveling to Costa Rica for 2 weeks of vacation. Is the water safe to drink in Costa Rica?
Answer from "The Costa Rica Expert" There is no yes or no answer to this question. Depends on the location.
The country of Costa Rica has LOTS of water flowing from the deep reserves born in the steep mountain ranges. So there is no shortage of water. Over all, one would say: Costa Rica has good water.
I have lead many tour groups to Costa Rica. Not commonly, but sometimes, some of these tourist could not tolerate "the change in the drinking water" resulting in stomach cramps and diarrhea. So what I advise travelers is avoid possible problems and drink bottled water. And check the seal to see it has not been broken.
Bottled water is available everywhere in Costa Rica.
One home remedy of sorts is to take one Pepto Bismol by mouth each morning. This helps sooth the stomach lining , thus reducing stomach upsets.
This is one of the travel tips I give the participants in my Costa Rican tours: One week before arrival begin taking Kyo-Dophilus. Take one tablet twice a day after eating. Continue the tablets throughout your trip. Another probiotic to try is Culterelle (one per day). According to Andrew Weil, this lactobacillus isn’t destroyed by stomach acid. Water and food are safe in Costa Rica, but some people are more sensitive to changes. These pills put good bacteria into your system thereby fortifying it against different foods and water. Obtain both brands in your health food store and neither one has to be refrigerated.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan, I will get some of that for Ken, my husband, who always gets a stomach upset when we are in C Rica. Ann
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