Pura vita: foresta pluviale, vulcani e gioia tropicale
Capitale
San José
Lingua
Spanish
Valuta
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Periodo migliore
December–April (dry season)
Sicurezza
Maggiore cautela
secondo le avvertenze governative in tempo reale
Divergenza bassa — le 3 fonti governative che coprono questa destinazione sono sostanzialmente concordi.
Aggiornato il 31 agosto 2026
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Avviso Sanitario di Viaggio CDC — Livello 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Fonte: Avvisi Sanitari di Viaggio CDC
Ultima revisione: 25 agosto 2026
Fonti: avvisi di viaggio governativi e autorità sanitarie · Come verifichiamo
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.
I requisiti per il visto variano in base alla nazionalità e cambiano frequentemente. Verificare con l'ambasciata del proprio paese o l'autorità ufficiale per l'immigrazione della destinazione prima di viaggiare.
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.
Basato sugli avvisi di viaggio ufficiali dell'FCDO britannico, monitorati continuamente · Fonti dei dati
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.