Costa Rica is often touted by the national tourism board as one of the few natural destinations in the world and with good reason. Costa Rica travel is well known for providing a surprising and interesting view in a Central American country replete with a lush tropical landscape and sincere native hospitality.
If you are planning Costa Rica travel at any time in the near future, you should be certain of the entry requirements when finalizing your travel arrangements. When planning your trip to Costa Rica, you should take into consideration how long you plan to visit the country. Citizens with valid passports from certain countries are allowed to stay in Costa Rica for up to 90 days without a visa, while citizens from other countries are only allowed to stay in the country for 30 days without a visa. Still yet, other prospective visitors must obtain a visa from a Costa Rican embassy before traveling into the country; so it’s always best to check before making firm travel arrangements. Beyond the issue of your visa, you will need to present a round trip ticket as an entry requirement.
Inside the country itself, Costa Rica travel is quite easy. The country is bordered by both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. By air, the coasts of Costa Rica can be traversed in as little as 45 minutes and only 4 hours by car. Costa Rica is bordered on the North and South by Nicaragua and Panama.
Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica; so if possible i
t would be a good idea to pick up a few pertinent phrases while planning your Costa Rica travel. The citizens of Costa Rica are known as Ticos and enjoy a well known reputation as being a peace loving people; happy to provide warm hospitality to the millions of tourists that make their way to this tropical country each year.
Costa Rica tends to enjoy a pleasant climate year round; although it can be cooler near the coastal areas. The best way to describe the weather in Costa Rica is very similar to a spring type climate. When packing for your Costa Rica travel, it is advisable to keep in mind that the country experiences a rainy season from May to December each year so you might want to toss in an umbrella and raincoat. Also, don’t forget to pack a good quality sunscreen. If you plan to make a trip into the rainforest during your Costa Rica travel, it is advisable to also bring along a good pair of hiking boots and insect repellant.
Most modern amenities are available in Costa Rica. During your Costa Rica travel, you can enjoy cable television at most major hotels and keep up with world events through a wide availability of newspapers from around the globe.
The official currency of Costa Rica is known as the colon. US currency is also widely accepted throughout the country as well as major credit cards.
Article Comments:
| 03/28/2006 |
| Avalon (1) |
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I am travelling to Costa Rica in September with Raleigh International to do a 4 month expedition. After this I want to travel overland down to Santiago (Chile) but I am struggling to find information on overland transport on the internet. Can anyone recommend decent sites or does anyone know anything about such an undertaking?
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| 03/17/2006 |
| robertandmaria (4) |
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This is Maria and Robert.
The Bed and Breakfast has two rooms that sleep 2 people each comfortably. The rooms are right on the beach in possibly the most beautiful setting I have ever seen in Costa Rica. Very private. We have a horse Mario who lives on the side of the house and our dog Pookie. There are no mosquitos in our area, for some reason, we cannot explain. If you would like to go fishing, diving, snorkelling, horseback riding, surfing or more - please, just let us know. We are happy to introduce to you incredibly nice people for all sorts of activities. Our place is there for you to relax in all day and night and it's absolute paradise. There is often a light cool breeze in the garden in the back of the house, with a fire-pit nearly on the beach which is perfect for 6 pm sunsets.
A little bit about us. Maria is from Copenhagen, Denmark and has been living in Mal Pais 3-8 months every year for 6 years and has really taken a more local approach than most foreigners. She speaks 5 languages (including spanish) and has lived with many local families, worked in Mal Pais and helps take care of horses in the area and is very close to the community. I met Maria in Costa Rica 3 years ago and we married one year later. I am from Seattle, WA and fell in love with the beauty of everything Costa Rica offers. Our dream is to raise our family in Costa Rica.
Breakfeast is of course included, which typically includes whatever is in season with eggs, tortillas and bannana or papaya shakes. You have your own kitchen, plus there are 3 incredibly good resturants within a 5-10 minute walk. Mary's Pizza is my favorite. Also, we have some specialties of our own if you are interested.
If you have any questions please contact me on my cell phone in Seattle: 206-334-1432. We are opening January 15th.
There are photos at http://www.twojupiters.com/catalog.php?act=view_prod_info&id_prod=1205&i=&l=&sid=3410NIRWFBB10CP.
Kind regards, Robert Jungmann
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| 03/13/2006 |
| Heather (5) |
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I'm trying to decide on my next vacation spot and have narrowed it down to the Bahamas or Puerto Rico. I'm looking for fun, sun, a great beach, unique cultural sites, shopping and a good nightlife. Any thoughts/suggestions on which is better? I haven't been to either yet so any insight is welcomed and greatly appreciated! THANKS!
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| 03/13/2006 |
| Big Al (4) |
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Wow. There are soooo many places to see in CR.
I highly recommend rafting down the Pacuare River. Spend the night on the river if you can. http://www.junglelodgecostarica.com/
Also, to see lots of animals go to www.laparios.com.
However, Tamarindo is good, as is Montezuma on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.
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| 03/13/2006 |
| Chris (5) |
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Im planning to go to Costa Rica this summer, and I was wondering what are the best places to visit....I want to spend alot of time on the beaches and coastal areas...any suggestions?
any information will be awesome...
thanks
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