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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Tailgater
Just an aside, expect to be held up for a "departure tax" by airport officials upon trying to enter the check-in line and depart San Jose and probably LIR also. If you use a credit card they will knick it as a cash advance (but not tell you).
Originally Posted by jb2001
Related to the Costa Rica Departure Tax out of SJO and LIR, keep in mind that many hotels catering to tourists in the region have the ability to process your departure tax and print your form on-site. Thus, you will not have to wait in line at the airport on day of departure.

Just have your passport handy and ask the hotel front desk receptionist or concierge.
Concur with these posts. I recommend you purchase your departure tax cards at the hotel and charge to your room and use your Hyatt CC to pay for it. It will save you time at the airport and at least give you a bunch of points.
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