Costa Rica Travel and Tourism Information
ITS has assembled Basic Information about Costa Rica. We have Travel Information divided into several sections for easier viewing.
These sections are: About, Cuisine, History, Culture, Weather, Natural Aspects and Travel Tips.
Costa Rica Travel and Tourism Information
Costa Rica is a country that exudes exuberance and beauty as well as a strong national culture. Located in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica gives its visitors a constant nature walk for the length of its 51,000 km that will leave you wanting more.
This is a country that has one of the most stable democracies in the world, allowing the tourist to visit with a tranquil sense of security. Another strong characteristic of the country is the warmth of the people. Costa Ricans are loving and welcoming, something that will make your stay all the more memorable.
The beautiful beaches, the mountains, the wonderful climate, the vegetation and the large varieties of animals make this place attractive to those who like adventure and at the same time prefer peace of mind. Costa Rica is more than anything you have heard, you have to see it to have a true understanding of the whole.
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Costa Rica Travel Tips
Visa
Your passpost should have more than six valid months remaining. You do not need a visa to visit up to 90 days if your pasport is from one of the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France and its dependencies, Germany, Greece, Holland and its dependencies, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom the United States and Uraguay
- Before travelling consult a Costa Rican consulate for more information about the visa.
- Existe uma taxa de saída do país que corresponde a 20 dólares ou o equivalente em cólons. Todos que permanecerem por mais de 24 horas no país devem pagara essa taxa ao viajar.
- There is a exit tax that coresponds to US$20 or the equivalent in Colons. Anyone who stays for more than 24 hours in the country must pay this tax before travelling.
- The Official currency is the Colon. The exchange is 468 colons/to US$1. To any visitors coming from Europe it is warned the the charges for exchanging Euros are elevated, able to be up to 10% less than the fixed amount set by the Central European Bank, it is reccomended that you exchange your EURO to Dollar before arriving in the country.
- Cartões de crédito e débito: o uso de MasterCard, Visa e Dinners Club é muito comum, porém, American Express possui algumas limitações. Os Cheque-viagem podem ser trocados em bancos ou casas de câmbio. Para evitar problemas na hora de trocar os cheques recomenda-se que estes sejam em dólares americanos.
- The use of the credit cards Mastercard, Visa, and Dinners is very common, however, American Express has some limitations. Travellers checks can be exchanged at banks or money exchange offices. For less hassle it is recommended that your travellers checks be in american dollars.
- In general water is safe however, it is wise to only drink bottled water during your stay.
- Spanish is the official language, but in the Limon area English also is spoken.
- Regulations are subject to change without prior notice.
- There are no vaccinations that are needed to enter the country.
- Dengue fever has been found in the country, it is recommended that you use repelent.
- Light clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended, as well as sunscreen and insect repelent.
- Hotels and restaraunts include a 10% to 15% tip in the bill.
- The main religion is Catholism
- Existem vôos saindo tanto da Europa como da América para São José, capital da Costa Rica. As principais linhas áreas são Lacsa e Aero Costa Rica.
- There are flights that leave Europe as well as the USA to Sao Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. The main airlines are Lacsa and Aero Costa Rica.
- The internacional airport of Joao Santa Maria, is located 17km outside the city.
- The country has a bus service to the main hotels in the capital. There are also taxe stops all over the city.