Costa Rica: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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.
Geldigheid paspoort: Depends on nationality group; check the official immigration guidelines and carrier requirements.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Check the permitted departure date on your entry stamp.
Douane
- Do not remove wildlife or seashells; declare restricted goods and large cash amounts.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visitcostarica.com ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- 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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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Illegal drugs
- Unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Carry identification; police usually accept a printed passport copy, with the original available.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: The pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica in Cartago is an important Catholic tradition.
Kleding: Bring suitable footwear and rain protection for rainforest visits; dress respectfully at religious sites.
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Klimaat
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.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Pacific dry; Caribbean wetter
- februari: Feb: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- maart: Mar: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- april: Apr: Pacific transition
- mei: May: Pacific rainy season
- juni: Jun: Pacific rainy season
- juli: Jul: rainy; relative Pacific lull possible
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: Pacific dry; Caribbean wetter
Beste seizoen: December-March for the Pacific; consider February-March or September-October for the Caribbean coast.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Insect repellent
- Hooded raincoat
- Hiking footwear
- Passport and onward ticket
- Travel insurance covering planned activities
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Collecting wildlife, shells or plants as souvenirs
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Type A/B, 120 V
Water: Usually potable in towns and tourist areas; choose bottled water where local safety is uncertain.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Check explicit cover for surfing, rafting, zip-lining or other adventure activities.
Noodnummers: 911
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visitcostarica.com ↗, visitcostarica.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.