🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Pura Vida

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Essential Travel Info for Costa Rica

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Hep A

Water:Tap water generally safe unlike neighbours.

“Excellent healthcare.”

Visa Requirements

EU Citizens:Visa-free.

Others:Return ticket often required.

Internet & SIM

Quality:Good.

Action:Kolbi (best coverage).

Money & Tipping

Cash vs Card:US Dollars widely accepted.

Tipping:10% service charge usually added.

Getting Around

Apps:Uber

Drive:Drive on the RIGHT. 4x4 recommended.

Shuttles are best for tourists.

Safety: Safe

Safest in Central America.

SOS:911

Climate & Weather

Day

27°C

Night

18°C

Sunny Hours:7 hours/day

Water Temp:28°C

Tropical. Green season (May–Nov) = rain.

Electricity

120V • Type A / B (same as USA)

Local Etiquette

•"Pura Vida" is the answer to everything.
•Eco-friendly mindset is key.