Stephen and Viv, a famous british couple internationally recognized for her participation in the fourth season of Race Across the Worldof the BBCissued a harsh warning after visiting Costa Rica.
“Money warning. We are in Costa Rica right now and we are amazed at how expensive everything is. Everything costs a lot in Costa Rica“, they noted in a video published on their social networks.
According to Stephen, those planning to travel to the country should double the budget that they have esteem. As an example, they mentioned an hour and a half salsa class, which costs $53 per person. “It’s not necessarily a scam, it’s just that it’s expensive here.“, they added.
The couple insisted on their warning to the travelers and recommended save enough money before visiting Costa Rica.
Reactions on social networks
The statements sparked a lot of debate in the comments section. Numerous users confirmed his perception: “I agree, it is extremely expensive.” o “Now imagine how expensive it is for those who live in Costa Rica”were some of the responses.
Others, however, they criticized the couple for complaining about the prices, remembering that on a recent trip to New Yorkanother expensive city, did not comment on it.
Several Internet users also explained to them that in Costa Rica some prices are higher for touristsas occurs at the entrance to the National Parkssituation with which Stephen and Viv said disagreeconsidering that it should charge the same for everyone.
Some users also mentioned that these surcharges are due in part to the gentrification and the general increase in the cost of living.
Who are Stephen and Viv?
Stephen and Viv are a british traveling couple and contestants of reality television. He is originally from Liverpool and she of London. They live in Uppinghamwhere they met in 2005 while working on the Uppingham Community College.
They have seven children and, after overcoming serious health problems – Stephen suffered a heart attack and Viv a stroke in 2011 – they created a list of experiences which inspired them to rediscover their passion for travel and adventure.
Program fans Race Across the Worldthey decided to apply as participants and ended up touring more than 15,000 kilometers in almost 50 daysan experience that consolidated his image as traveling couple Thus, both remain linked to the world of travel and inspirational content about tourism and adventure.