Costa Rica: bra att veta före resan
Det viktigaste
- 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.
Inresa och visum
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.
Passets giltighet: Depends on nationality group; check the official immigration guidelines and carrier requirements.
Vid gränsen kan man fråga efter
- Check the permitted departure date on your entry stamp.
Tull
- Do not remove wildlife or seashells; declare restricted goods and large cash amounts.
Kontrollerat 30 oktober 2026 · Källor: visitcostarica.com ↗, gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Pengar
Både kontanter och kort är vanligt. Kort tas emot nästan överallt.
Apple Pay — inga uppgifter · Google Pay — inga uppgifter
- 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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Regler och förbud
Förbjudet
- Illegal drugs
- Unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas
Lagar som resenärer bryter omedvetet
- Carry identification; police usually accept a printed passport copy, with the original available.
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Kultur och klädsel
Religion: The pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica in Cartago is an important Catholic tradition.
Klädsel: Bring suitable footwear and rain protection for rainforest visits; dress respectfully at religious sites.
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Klimat
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.
Månad för månad
- januari: Jan: Pacific dry; Caribbean wetter
- februari: Feb: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- mars: Mar: Pacific dry; Caribbean relatively drier
- april: Apr: Pacific transition
- maj: May: Pacific rainy season
- juni: Jun: Pacific rainy season
- juli: Jul: rainy; relative Pacific lull possible
- augusti: 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
Bästa säsong: December-March for the Pacific; consider February-March or September-October for the Caribbean coast.
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Att packa
- Insect repellent
- Hooded raincoat
- Hiking footwear
- Passport and onward ticket
- Travel insurance covering planned activities
Ta inte med / förbjudet att föra in
- Collecting wildlife, shells or plants as souvenirs
Praktiskt
Eluttag: Type A/B, 120 V
Vatten: Usually potable in towns and tourist areas; choose bottled water where local safety is uncertain.
Trafik: högertrafik
Försäkring: Check explicit cover for surfing, rafting, zip-lining or other adventure activities.
Nödnummer: 911
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