Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days . A stamp is placed in the passport upon entry. Required: Passport: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the stay. ID card is NOT sufficient. Return or onward flight ticket: Almost always checked! Entry may be denied

Colón and Dollar — The Dual System Costa Rica has two de facto currencies: the Costa Rican Colón (CRC) and the US Dollar (USD) . In tourist areas, both are accepted everywhere. Hotels, tours, and national park entries are often priced in USD. In local sodas, buses, and shops, you pay in Colones — an

General Safety Situation Costa Rica is the safest country in Central America — and remarkably safe by Latin American standards. The crime rate is significantly lower than in neighboring countries, and violent crimes against tourists are rare. However, Costa Rica is not a European safety paradise, an

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended: Hepatitis A: Recommended Hepatitis B: For longer stays Typhoid: For travel to rural areas Rabies: For close contact with animals (bats in caves, stray dogs) Update standard vaccinations: Tetanus, diphtheria, polio Yellow fev

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Everything important for travel planning — from entry and visa to money, safety, and health, as well as car rental tips, national park entry, and the right rain gear.

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Entry & Visa

Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss do not need a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days . A stamp is placed in the passpo…

~1 Min. Lesezeit

Money & Currency

Colón and Dollar — The Dual System Costa Rica has two de facto currencies: the Costa Rican Colón (CRC) and the US Dolla…

~2 Min. Lesezeit

Safety

General Safety Situation Costa Rica is the safest country in Central America — and remarkably safe by Latin American st…

~2 Min. Lesezeit

Health

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended: Hepatitis A: Recommended Hepatitis B: For l…

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Internet & Communication

Mobile & SIM Cards A local SIM card is the best option for mobile internet in Costa Rica. At SJO airport, there are sta…

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National Parks & Wildlife

National Park Entry Since 2023, tickets for most national parks must be booked online via the SINAC system (sinac.go.cr…

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Packing List & Rain Gear

What You Absolutely Need Costa Rica has extremely diverse climate zones — from hot beaches to cool cloud forests. A wel…

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Types of Accommodation in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers the full range from the 6-USD hammock to the 1,000-USD suite — and everything in between has its own…

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Tipping, Service & Price Negotiation

Restaurant Bill In Costa Rica, every restaurant bill automatically includes 13% tax (IVA) and 10% service (Servicio) —…

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