Costa Rica

Travel Factsheet • Central America

CRC

Currency

Spanish

Language

+506

Calling Code

Drives On

Emergency Numbers

Police: 911 Ambulance: 911

Entry Requirements

Visa: No visa required for stays under 90 days for many nationalities.

Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed

ATMs: High

Daily Budget: $120

Tipping: 10-15% is common in restaurants.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common

Pharmacy: 24h common

Essential Phrases

Hello Hola

Goodbye Adiós

Please Por favor

Thank you Gracias

Sorry Lo siento

Things to Avoid

Not carrying cash for small purchasesExpecting all areas to be tourist-friendlyIgnoring local wildlife safety guidelines Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Personal finance

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