Pura vida: regenwoud, vulkanen en tropisch levensgeluk
Hoofdstad
San José
Taal
Spanish
Valuta
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Beste reistijd
December–April (dry season)
Veiligheid
Verhoogde voorzichtigheid
op basis van live overheidsadviezen
Geringe afwijking — de 3 overheidsbronnen voor deze bestemming zijn het grotendeels eens.
Bijgewerkt op 29 augustus 2026
Vergelijk reisadviezen voor alle landen
United Kingdom: Contains public sector information from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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CDC Reisgezondheidsmelding — Niveau 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Bron: CDC Travel Health Notices
Laatst beoordeeld: 25 augustus 2026
Bronnen: officiële reisadviezen en gezondheidsautoriteiten · Hoe wij verifiëren
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.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
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.
Gebaseerd op officiële reisadviezen van het Britse FCDO, continu gevolgd · Gegevensbronnen
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.