Pura vida: Regenwald, Vulkane und tropische Lebensfreude
Hauptstadt
San José
Sprache
Spanish
Währung
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Beste Reisezeit
December–April (dry season)
Sicherheit
Erhöhte Vorsicht
laut aktuellen Reisewarnungen
Geringe Abweichung – die 3 Regierungsquellen zu diesem Reiseziel stimmen weitgehend überein.
Aktualisiert 31. August 2026
Reisehinweise für alle Länder vergleichen
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Canada: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada, published by Global Affairs Canada.
Australia: Contains material from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website – www.smartraveller.gov.au, provided under the Creative Commons Attribution licence.
CDC Reisegesundheitshinweis — Stufe 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Quelle: CDC Reisegesundheitshinweise
Zuletzt überprüft: 25. August 2026
Quellen: Reisehinweise staatlicher Behörden und Gesundheitsbehörden · So prüfen wir
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
No visa needed. Present passport and proof of onward travel.
Instant.
Free.
Visa-Anforderungen variieren je nach Nationalität und ändern sich häufig. Überprüfe dies bei der Botschaft deines Landes oder der offiziellen Einwanderungsbehörde des Ziels vor der Reise.
Safest country in Central America. Tourist areas are well-managed. San José has petty crime. Beach areas are generally safe. Wildlife encounters (snakes, crocodiles) are the unique risk.
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Safest country in Central America. Tourist areas are well-managed. San José has petty crime. Beach areas are generally safe. Wildlife encounters (snakes, crocodiles) are the unique risk.
Tap water is safe in most of Costa Rica — one of the few Central American countries where this is true.
Riptides on Pacific coast beaches — swim only where locals swim. Crocodiles near river mouths (Tárcoles River bridge is famous). Don't leave anything in rental cars.
10% service charge usually included on restaurant bills. Additional 5-10% for good service appreciated. Tip tour guides $5-10 per person.
Casual and practical. Lightweight, quick-dry clothing. Rain jacket essential year-round. Hiking boots for trails.
Catholic majority. Churches welcome visitors. Costa Rica is tolerant and progressive for Central America.