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Costa Rica Travel Guide

San José Capital
CRC Currency
Spanish Language
+506 Calling Code
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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 Exercise Caution
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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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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