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Costa Rica Official Language


The Official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, spoken relatively slowly without a castilian slip.
Virtually all Costa Ricans working in the tourist industry speak English, as do most people in banking and other services.
However, for more traveling off the beaten track, a basic knowledge of Spanish is a distinct advantage.
The Maleku, Bribri, Cabecar, […]

Costa Rica Tourist Information


Brochures and maps are distributed free of charge by the ICT (Instituto Costarricense de Turismo) bureaus at the two international airports (Juan Santamaría international airport (Alajuela) and Daniel Oduber international airport (Liberia) ) and in San José. They can also provide personalized assistance. Outside the Capital, visit local tour agencies for […]

Costa Rica Customs Information


Besides their personal belongings, visitors to Costa Rica are allowed to bring in 500 cigarettes and 6 pints (3 liters) of wine or spirits. You may also bring in a personal computer, two video cameras and or still cameras, and six rolls of film. (the film restricgtion is rarely enforced).
It is illegal to buy […]

Traveling to Costa Rica - Visas and Passports


Citizens of Australia, Canada, the USA and Western European countries do not need visas to enter Costa Rica.
All visitors need a passport valid for six months from the date of travel, a return or onward ticket, and adequate finances for the duration of their stay.
You will be issued a tourist card on arrival. Valid […]

When to go to Costa Rica


Weahtherwise, Costa Rica is best visited in the dry season between December and April (confusingly called “summer” by Ticos), before the rainy or (”green”) season begins. However Regional variations need to be considered as well - the Caribbean and southwest pacific can receive torrential rains year-round.
The wet season is also the hottest time of […]

Practical Information - Costa Rica


  Costa Rica has a Superb tourist infrastructure, specially in the realm of ecoturism and adventure travel. Its is possible to visit all but the most remote parts of the country with relative ease by a rented vehicle or public transport.Rarely will visitors be far from tourist facilities. National tourist offices are found only in […]