Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section! Here, you will find answers to common inquiries regarding travel to Costa Rica, including important information about visas, residency, transportation, and local customs. We aim to provide you with the essential details you need to make your trip smooth and enjoyable. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us for assistance!
A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. It should be valid during the following 6 months from the entry date to Costa Rica.
Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege.
All visitors must have a round trip ticket as an entry requirement.
You are allowed to drive with your normal drivers license for three months.
Foreigners can get married in Costa Rica. The documents needed are: – original birth certificate – affidavit of single status – police record – valid passport – divorce decree (if applicable). These documents need to follow the authentication procedure before being taken to Costa Rica.
The main difference is that in the cloud forest doesn’t rain as much as in the rain forest. The species of flora and fauna that you might find differ from one to the other.
The water is potable in most of the country. We recommend using bottled water, especially in areas around the coast.
There is a train tour that goes from San Jose to Caldera. For information and reservations please call (506)233-3300 or (506)221-0777.
The Costa Rican currency is called Colón. US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.
All major credit cards are widely accepted. You will find ATM machines distributed throughout the country.
No vaccines are required to enter Costa Rica.
Outlets are 110 V, with standard US two prong plugs.
Dogs and cats entering Costa Rica must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, endorsed by a veterinarian service (VS) veterinarian. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within the two weeks prior to traveling to Costa Rica. The required vaccinations are: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, and rabies (for animals 4 months or older).
Departure tax is $26, can be paid in US Dollars, colones, or with a credit card.
You must apply for a working visa at the Costa Rican Consulate.
Costa Rica offers different ways to legalize your status: -temporary resident -pensioner -Foreigner government mission. For more legal information contact the Costa Rican consulate or the Costa Rican Residents Association at www.casacanada.net.
The Poas Volcano National Park is the only one that offers access for wheelchairs.
Kosta Rhoda offers special trips for the handicapped.
There is an American Legion for people who went to the army. You can also contact The Association of Residents at (506)233-8068 or at www.casacanada.net.
You just have to leave the country for 72 hours; upon re-entering Costa Rica, the permit will be renewed automatically for 90 more days.
All you need is insect repellent, a raincoat with a hood, and hiking boots.
You can contact SANSA at www.flysansa.com (506)221-9414 or Nature Air at www.natureair.net (506) 220-3054.
Sales tax is 13%.
Dial 911 for immediate assistance.
The Tico Times. www.ticotimes.net (506)258-1558.
It can be practiced at Pacuare, Reventazon, Corobici, Sarapiqui, Naranjo, or Savegre.
There is one in San Jose on December 25th, Limon Carnivals are celebrated in October, and Puntarenas has them from February 21 to March 3rd.
You can go to Tortuguero National Park in the Caribbean or to Las Baulas National Park in the Pacific coast.
North: Nicaragua
South: Panama
East: Caribbean Sea
West: Pacific Ocean.
Costa Rica is divided into 7 provinces: San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Limon, Puntarenas, and Guanacaste.
