Visa-free for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU citizens for 90 days.
¿Cómo solicito el visado?
No visa needed. Present passport and proof of onward travel.
¿Cuánto tarda?
Instant.
¿Cuánto cuesta el visado?
Free.
¿Cuáles son los consejos clave sobre el visado?
Proof of onward/return ticket is required for entry.
Costa Rica has no military — abolished in 1948.
USD is widely accepted alongside colones.
Los requisitos de visa varían según la nacionalidad y cambian frecuentemente. Verifica con la embajada de tu país o la autoridad oficial de inmigración del destino antes de viajar.
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¿Es un destino seguro?
4/5
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.
¿A qué estafas debo estar atento?
Rental car break-ins at beach parking lots — never leave valuables in car.
Taxi overcharging from airport — use official orange taxis or Uber.
Timeshare presentations at tourist areas.
¿Qué precauciones de salud debo tomar?
Good healthcare — Costa Rica has universal healthcare and excellent private hospitals.
Dengue and Zika present — use mosquito repellent.
Tap water is safe in most areas.
¿Qué vacunas son obligatorias?
Hepatitis A recommended.
Routine vaccines up to date.
¿Se puede beber el agua del grifo?
Tap water is safe in most of Costa Rica — one of the few Central American countries where this is true.
¿Hay advertencias de viaje activas?
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.
La información de seguridad se basa en avisos de viaje disponibles públicamente. Consulta el servicio de avisos de viaje de tu gobierno para obtener la orientación más reciente.
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¿Qué conviene saber sobre la cultura?
¿Qué conviene hacer?
Say 'Pura Vida' — it means everything from hello to goodbye to 'life is good.'
Visit Monteverde cloud forest and Arenal volcano.
Try casado (set meal), gallo pinto (rice and beans), and fresh fruit.
¿Qué conviene evitar?
Don't flush toilet paper — put it in the bin (plumbing can't handle it in many places).
Don't touch wildlife — even friendly-looking monkeys can bite.
Don't skip the Pacific AND Caribbean coasts — they're very different.
¿Cómo funcionan las propinas?
10% service charge usually included on restaurant bills. Additional 5-10% for good service appreciated. Tip tour guides $5-10 per person.
¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?
Casual and practical. Lightweight, quick-dry clothing. Rain jacket essential year-round. Hiking boots for trails.
¿Cuál es el contexto religioso?
Catholic majority. Churches welcome visitors. Costa Rica is tolerant and progressive for Central America.
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