| 1. Do I need a passport to go to Costa Rica? |
| 2. Do I need a visa to go to Costa Rica? |
| 3. Can I enter Costa Rica with a one way ticket? |
| 4. Do I need an international drivers license to drive in Costa Rica? |
| 5. Can I get married in Costa Rica? What documents do I need? |
| 6. What is the difference between the rain forest and the cloud forest? |
| 7. Is the water drinkable in Costa Rica? |
| 8. Is there a train service in Costa Rica? |
| 9. What is the currency in Costa Rica? |
| 10. Are credit cards accepted in Costa Rica. |
| 11. What kind of inoculations do I have to take to Costa Rica? |
| 12. Do I need an electric adapter for a hair drier? |
| 13. What documents are required to enter with a pet to Costa Rica? |
| 14. How much is he departure tax? |
| 15. How can I get a working visa? |
| 16. How can I apply for legal residency in Costa Rica? |
| 17. Are the national parks wheel chair accessible? |
| 18. Is there a tour operator offering special tours for handicapped people? |
| 19. Is there an American Legion in Costa Rica? |
| 20. If I decided to stay longer, can I get a visa while I am there? |
| 21. What should I bring when going to the rain forest? |
| 22. Are there domestic airlines that travel within the country? |
| 23. What is the sales tax in Costa Rica? |
| 24. What number should I dial in case of emergency? |
| 25. Are there English written newspapers? |
| 26. Where can I practice white water rafting? |
| 27. When do you celebrate Carnival? |
| 28. Where can egg laying turtles be seen? |
| 29. Which are Costa Rica natural boundaries? |
| 30. How is Costa Rica politically divided? |
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1. Do I need a passport to go to Costa Rica?
A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. It should be valid during the following 6 months from the entry date to Costa Rica. |
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2. Do I need a visa to go to Costa Rica?
Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege. |
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3. Can I enter Costa Rica with a one way ticket?
All visitors must have a round trip ticket as an entry requirement. |
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4.Do I need an international drivers license to drive in Costa Rica?
You are allowed to drive with your normal drivers license for three months. |
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5.Can I get married in Costa Rica? What documents do I need?
Foreigners can get married in Costa Rica. The documents needed are: - original birth certificate - affidavit of single status - police record - valid passport - divorce decree (if applicable) - These documents need to follow the authentication procedure before being taken to Costa Rica. |
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6.What is the difference between the rain forest and the cloud forest?
The main difference is that in the cloud forest doesn´t rain as much as in the rain forest. The species of flora and fauna that you might find differ from one to the other. |
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7.Is the water drinkable in Costa Rica?
The water is potable in most of the country. We recommend using bottled water, specially in areas around the coast. |
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8. Is there a train service in Costa Rica?
There is a train tour that goes from San Jose to Caldera. For information and reservations please call (506)233-3300 or (506)221-0777. |
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9. What is the currency in Costa Rica?
The Costa Rican currency is called Colon. US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted. |
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10. Are credit cards accepted in Costa Rica.
All major credit cards are widely accepted. You will find ATM machined distributed throughout the country. |
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11. What kind of inoculations do I have to take to Costa Rica?
No vaccines are required to enter Costa Rica. |
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12. Do I need an electric adapter for a hair drier?
Outlets are 110 V, with standard US two prong plugs. |
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13. What documents are required to enter with a pet to Costa Rica?
Dogs and cats entering Costa Rica must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, endorsed by a veterinarian service (VS) veterinarian. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within the two weeks prior to traveling to Costa Rica. The required vaccinations are: distemper, hepatitis, lestospirosis, parvovirus and rabies (for animals 4 months or older. |
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14. How much is he departure tax?
Departure tax is $26, can be paid in US Dollars, colones or with a credit cards. |
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15. How can I get a working visa?
You must apply for a working visa at the Costarican Consulate. |
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16. How can I apply for legal residency in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica offers different ways to legalize your status: -temporary resident -pensioner -Foreigner government mission For more legal information contact the Costarican consulate or the Costarican Residents Association at www.casacanada.net |
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17. Are the national parks wheel chair accessible?
The Poas Volcano National Park is the only one that offers access for wheel chairs. |
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18. Is there a tour operator offering special tours for handicapped people?
Kosta Rhoda offers special trips for the handicapped. |
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19. Is there an American Legion in Costa Rica?
There is an American Legion for people who went to the army. You can also contact The Association of Residents at (506)233-8068 or at www.casacanada.net |
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20. If I decided to stay longer, can I get a visa while I am there?
You just have to leave the country for 72 hours, upon returning to Costa Rica the permit will be renewed automatically for 90 more days. |
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21. What should I bring when going to the rain forest?
All you need is insect repellent, a rain coat with a hood and hiking boots. |
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22. Are there domestic airlines that travel within the country?
You can contact SANSA at ww.flysansa.com (506)221-9414 or Nature Air at www.natureair.net (506) 220-3054. |
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23. What is the sales tax in Costa Rica?
Sales tax is 13% |
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24. What number should I dial in case of emergency?
Dial 911 for immediate assistance. |
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25. Are there English written newspapers?
The Tico Times. www.ticotimes.net (506)258-1558 |
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26. Where can I practice white water rafting?
It can be practices at Pacuare, Reventazon, Corobici, Sarapiqui, Naranjo or Savegre. |
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27. When do you celebrate Carnival?
There is one in San Jose on December 25th,Limon Carnivals are celebrated in October and Puntarenas has them from February 21 to March 3rd. |
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28. Where can egg laying turtles be seen?
You can go to Tortuguero National Park in the Caribbean or to Las Baulas National Park in the Pacific coast. |
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29. Which are Costa Rica natural boundaries?
- North: Nicaragua - South:Panama - East:Caribbean Sea - West: Pacific Ocean |
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30. How is Costa Rica politically divided?
Costa Rica is divided into 7 provinces: San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Limon, Puntarenas and Guanacaste. |
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