Do I need a passport or visa?
United States and Canadian citizens need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica and stay for up to 90 days. No visas are necessary. All Europeans need valid passports. Most, with the exception of the Greeks, don't need visas. Greek citizens must have their passports stamped with a visa before they leave home. All may stay for up to 90 days. In Central America, only Nicaraguans need consular visas to enter Costa Rica. All Central Americans must present valid passports. Panamanians may stay for up to 90 days; other Central Americans receive an initial 30-day admittance that may be extended for 60 days more.
Do I need to exchange money?
There is no need to exchange money since in tourist areas US dollars are accepted as well as Costarican colones.
Where do we stay?
We will stay at the Tilajari. Tilajari Hotel has spacious and comfortable rooms with two double beds, a/c and private bathroom with hot water. All the rooms are equipped with double beds or a King size bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. The room's amenities include Cable TV, a hairdryer, and a safety deposit box.
Guest Services Include:
- Free WIFI
- Souvenir Shop
- Parcel and letter delivery
- Internet Access
- Phone and Fax Services
- Bar/Restaurant
- Swimming pools/Jacuzzi
What if I want to bring my partner, who does not play ultimate?
If you want to bring a partner who does not play ultimate, we will discount the cost of the t-shirt and frisbee (which means they will not receive these). The cost for the non-playing participant is $590, and he/she is of course invited to attend the games, party, hot springs session, and other extra activities.
The TD will make sure that Non-playing participants can contact one another so that they can plan activities in advance.
What other activities are available in the Arenal Volcano area?
The Arenal Volcano area caters to tourism, from high-adrenaline zip-lines to relaxation and massages at one of the volcano's thermal water spas. There are many tour options. You can do a Google search for Arenal Volcano, and explore the many options. Here is a website that has links to many of the tours: https://www.arenal.net/tours You can also find information in any of the Costa Rica Guide books available, such as Fodor's Costa Rica, The New Key to Costa Rica, The Tico Times guide to Costa Rica and many others.
What kind of wildlife could we see?
We usually see multiple kinds of wildlife during the tournament, common sightings include, Yellow-Throated Toucan, Keel-billed Toucan, Three Toed Sloth, Howler Monkeys, American Crocodile, Green Iguanas, Jesus Christ Lizards, Red-eye Tree Frog, and many other types of birds and other tropical wonders.
What is the weather in Arenal Volcano like?
Nearly 16 feet (5,000 mm) of rain falls on parts of Arenal yearly. Expect rain at any time of the year, but the wettest months are June through October, and the driest are February through May, and occasionally November. Yearly average temperature is 75 F (22 C), and there is no drastic change in temperature throughout the year
"Who the hell is Carlos?"
Carlos Chacon is a born and raised Costa Rican Ultimate player who started playing Ultimate in Costa Rica.
Carlos is a professional naturalist who organizes and leads nature trips with American Naturalists to Costa Rica.
Carlos lives in Bluffton, South Carolina, and divides his life between the US where he works part-time as the Manager of Natural History for the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island, and Costa Rica, where he travels regularly. Ultimate and nature travel is Carlos' two major passions, which he has combined in the Costa Rica Volcanic Tournament.