Pura vida: misitu ya mvua, volkeno, furaha ya kitropiki
Mji mkuu
San José
Lugha
Spanish
Sarafu
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Wakati bora
December–April (dry season)
Usalama
Kuwa makini zaidi
kulingana na mashauri ya serikali ya sasa
Tofauti ndogo — vyanzo 3 vya serikali vinavyoshughulikia destination hii vinakubaliana kwa kiasi kikubwa.
Imesasishwa 30 Agosti 2026
Linganisha tahadhari kwa nchi zote
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Taarifa ya Afya ya Kusafiri ya CDC — Kiwango cha 2
Practice enhanced precautions
Chanzo: Arifa za Afya za Usafiri za CDC
Imepitiwa mwisho: 25 Agosti 2026
Vyanzo: ushauri wa safari wa serikali na mamlaka za afya · Jinsi tunavyothibitisha
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.
Mahitaji ya viza yanatofautiana kwa utaifa na yanabadilika mara kwa mara. Thibitisha na ubalozi wa nchi yako au mamlaka rasmi ya uhamiaji ya marudio kabla ya kusafiri.
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.
Kulingana na ushauri rasmi wa safari wa UK FCDO, unaofuatiliwa kila wakati · Vyanzo vya data
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.