Arenal Volcano
An active volcano surrounded by hot springs and rich biodiversity.
~3 h ~US$15
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
No Visa Required For Stays Under 90 Days For Many Nationalities.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake tour operators
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
911
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Didi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay,local Apps
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Common In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50
Tourist: $120
Family: $300
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Rural Areas And Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Accepted In Most Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsPersonal finance
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
NOH en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puede hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-BLAR dehs-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?
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