Frequently Asked Questions
Things to Know Before You Arrive
A valid passport is mandatory in Costa Rica. Make sure you have at least six months before the passport expires. You may also be asked to show a return ticket showing when you will depart Costa Rica.
That depends on your country of origin. The U.S.A, Canada, Australia and most European countries do not need a Visa. Check with a Costa Rican consulate to confirm.
Most visitors can remain in Costa Rica for 90 days without having to renew their visa.
A valid drivers license will allow you to drive for 90 days. You will need a valid drivers license and credit card to rent a car.
All of the major credit cards are widely accepted. ATM machines are distributed throughout the country, particularly in larger cities and coastal resort towns. With your passport, you can get a lot of currencies through a Costa Rican bank locally.
The local currency is called the Colón. US$ dollars are also legal currency and mainly use for real estate transactions and expensive purchases.
Electrical outlets are 110V, with the same standard two prong plugs that are used in the US.
When your pet enters Costa Rica they must have a health certificate (distemper, hepatitis, lestospiroisi, parvovirus and rabies) issued by a licenced endorsed veterinanrian serive (VS) veterinarian within 2 weeks of your trip and certification of the document by a Costa Rican consulate. Please check with your vet and your embassy.
Sansa. Small airports are located throughout Costa Rica in all your favorite locations, such as Tamarindo, and flights are relatively inexpensive. Luggage weight allowances are low.