Costa Rica Bathrooms: Seriously, No Toilet Paper? Things You Need to Know

January 11, 2021

Costa Rica bathroom things to know about toilet paper

Costa Rica stores never ran out of toilet paper during the COVID-19 pandemic. No price gouging either. Just another reason to live in Paradise.

Don't flush your toilet paper!!!!!

Conservation is key in Costa Rica, and conserving toilet paper is a must. In this video, we discuss the toilet situation and how it is not always a good idea to flush your paper.

Plumbing quality and sewage vary throughout the country. The majority of the country uses septic tanks. If you are in a more rural or remote area you are probably not able to flush toilet paper without some rather nasty consequences. Learn what our experience has taught us about when to flush and when to use the trash can. In this video, we discuss the toilet situation and how it is not always a good idea to flush your paper.

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Steve Page

Author Steve Page is the co-founder of the Viva Purpose, Inc. publishing group and is excellent at working with authors. He became a #1 International Bestselling author by self-publishing his first book, "Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience." Through his website, blogs, and social media he continues to provide expert advice to relocators with current events and logistics of expat life in Central America.