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Visiting COAR Home: Medical? Security ? Legal stuff What to pack ? Where will I stay (and eat)?
 
Medical
  Like most developing countries care must be taken with hygiene and food. There are also special considerations in tropical climates.

! Consult your own physician or medical travel specialist for medications, vaccinations, etc. General information can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov
! COAR cannot tell you what is appropriate for your situation and comfort level.
! Emergency situations: travel insurance for emergency medical evacuation to the US is required of every overnight visitor.

Common sense health precautions:
do not eat raw fruits or vegetables, ice, or food from small vendors unless advised to do so by your guide. Most cooked food from reputable restaurants or preserved food from stores is acceptable, however, check with your guide. All food served at the COAR cafeteria is washed and prepared hygienically.
do not leave food in your luggage or anywhere in the guest house other than the kitchen containers provided for that purpose (bugs!)
bring bug repellent in case flies or mosquitoes become annoying
bring hand-sanitizers and disinfectant wipes for excursions
check your shoes before putting them on (spiders and scorpions)
COAR has a clinic and nurses on site nearly full time. If you feel sick in any way, alert your guide.
 

 

 

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