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 driver’s 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 rainforest. 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, specially 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 Colon. US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted.

All major credit cards are widely accepted. You will find ATM machined distributed throughout the country.

No vaccines are required to enter Costa Rica.

Outlets are 110V, 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 cards.

You must apply for a working visa at the Costarican Consulate.

Costa Rica offers different ways to legalize your status: -temporary resident -pensioner -Foreigner government mission For more legal information contact the Costarican consulate or the Costarican 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 ing to Costa Rica the permit will be renewed automatically for 90 more days.

All you need is insect repellent, a rain coat with a hood and hiking boots.

You can contact SANSA at ww.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 practices 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.