Pura vida: selva, vulcões e alegria tropical
Capital
San José
Idioma
Spanish
Moeda
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Melhor época
December–April (dry season)
Segurança
Atenção redobrada
conforme avisos oficiais em tempo real
Baixa divergência — as 3 fontes governamentais que cobrem este destino estão em amplo acordo.
Atualizado em 31 de agosto de 2026
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Aviso de Saúde para Viagem CDC — Nível 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Fonte: Avisos de Saúde para Viagem CDC
Última revisão: 25 de agosto de 2026
Fontes: avisos de viagem governamentais e autoridades de saúde · Como verificamos
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.
Os requisitos de visto variam por nacionalidade e mudam frequentemente. Verifique com a embaixada do seu país ou com a autoridade oficial de imigração do destino antes de viajar.
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.
Com base nos avisos de viagem oficiais do UK FCDO, monitorados continuamente · Fontes de dados
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.