Beachgoers will soon be able to rely on more than just instinct to stay safe when they take a dip in the ocean. The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) is putting up signs on 31 of the nation's beaches to warn swimmers about dangerous currents.
The 136 signs will be made of galvanized iron with a high-reflectivity surface and reinforced base. They will feature warnings in English and Spanish, according to a statement from ICT.
The institute plans to invest ¢24 million ($50,239) in the signs, which will be installed by the private company M&P Obras Civiles, J& L Señalización y Arquitectura S.A.
Among the shores where the signs will be placed are the central Pacific beaches of Jacó and Esterillos; Tamarindo, in the northwestern Guanacaste province; Cahuita and Manzanillo, in the Caribbean; and the Southern Zone beach of Dominical, to name a few.
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