Costa Rica: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Check the stay granted on arrival; the maximum for eligible first-group tourists is 180 days, not a guaranteed admission.
- Rip currents and flooding are serious hazards. Use licensed guides and check road and park closures.
Einreise und Visa
Bring a valid machine-readable passport, visa if required, return/onward ticket and funds evidence. Required means are at least USD 100 per month or part month. Immigration determines the stay. Eligible first-group nationals can be granted up to 180 days; other groups have different limits. Yellow-fever certificate rules depend on travel history; check the official current list.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: Depends on nationality group; check the official immigration guidelines and carrier requirements.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Check the permitted departure date on your entry stamp.
Zoll
- Do not remove wildlife or seashells; declare restricted goods and large cash amounts.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- US dollars are widely accepted.
- Use banks or authorised exchange offices; bank transactions require the original passport.
- Keep cash for rural areas and small vendors.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Illegal drugs
- Unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry identification; police usually accept a printed passport copy, with the original available.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: The pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica in Cartago is an important Catholic tradition.
Kleidung: Bring suitable footwear and rain protection for rainforest visits; dress respectfully at religious sites.
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Klima
Pacific dry season is December-March, April transitional, rainy May-October and November transitional. The Caribbean coast has no clear dry season; February-March and September-October are relatively drier.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Pacific dry; Caribbean wetter
- Februar: Feb: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- März: Mar: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- April: Apr: Pacific transition
- Mai: May: Pacific rainy season
- Juni: Jun: Pacific rainy season
- Juli: Jul: rainy; relative Pacific lull possible
- August: Aug: rainy; relative Pacific lull possible
- September: Sep: Pacific very wet; Caribbean relatively drier
- Oktober: Oct: Pacific very wet; Caribbean relatively drier
- November: Nov: Pacific transition; Caribbean wetter
- Dezember: Dec: Pacific dry; Caribbean wetter
Beste Reisezeit: December-March for the Pacific; consider February-March or September-October for the Caribbean coast.
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Was einpacken
- Insect repellent
- Hooded raincoat
- Hiking footwear
- Passport and onward ticket
- Travel insurance covering planned activities
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Collecting wildlife, shells or plants as souvenirs
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Type A/B, 120 V
Wasser: Usually potable in towns and tourist areas; choose bottled water where local safety is uncertain.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Versicherung: Check explicit cover for surfing, rafting, zip-lining or other adventure activities.
Notruf: 911
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