Arenal Volcano National Park, San Carlos, Northern Plains.
Hummingbird (Chalybura urochrysia).
Cabuya Beach, Cóbano, Puntarenas
Coffee Plant, Central Valley.
Casona of Santa Rosa, Guanacaste
Toucan (Ramphastos swainsonii)
Conchal Beach, Guanacaste
Coral reef at Playa Cahuita, Limón.
Poás Volcano National Park, Alajuela.
Dance Group, National Theater, San José
Guaria Morada, Escazú.
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Tortuga Island, Puntarenas
Gandoca Manzanillo National Park, Talamanca, Limón.
Masquerades
Three Toe Sloth, South and Central Pacific.
Red-eye Tree Frog, Humid Forest, Central and South Pacific, Caribbean and Central Valley.
Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Hummingbird (Lampornis calolaema).
Poison Dart Red Frog or Blue Jeans Frog (Dendrobates pumilio).
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1. Do I need a passport to go to Costa Rica?
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2. Do I need a visa to go to Costa Rica?
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3. Can I enter Costa Rica with a one way ticket?
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4.Do I need an international driver´s license to drive in Costa Rica?
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5.Can I get married in Costa Rica? What documents do I need?
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6.What is the difference between the rain forest and the cloud forest?
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7.Is the water drinkable in Costa Rica?
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8. Is there a train service in Costa Rica?
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9. What is the currency in Costa Rica?
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10. Are credit cards accepted in Costa Rica?
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11. What kind of inoculations do I have to take to Costa Rica?
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12. Do I need an electric adapter for a hair drier?
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13. What documents are required to enter with a pet to Costa Rica?
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14. How much is he departure tax?
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15. How can I get a working visa?
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16. How can I apply for legal residency in Costa Rica?
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17. Are the national parks wheel chair accessible?
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18. Is there a tour operator offering special tours for handicapped people?
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19. Is there an American Legion in Costa Rica?
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20. If I decided to stay longer, can I get a visa while I am there?
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21. What should I bring when going to the rain forest?
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22. Are there domestic airlines that travel within the country?
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23. What is the sales tax in Costa Rica?
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24. What number should I dial in case of emergency?
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25. Are there English written newspapers?
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26. Where can I practice white water rafting?
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27. When do you celebrate Carnivals?
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28. Where can egg laying turtles be seen?
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29. Which are Costa Rica natural boundaries?
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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. |
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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. For more information please visit: Visas |
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3. Can I enter Costa Rica with a one way ticket?
All visitors must have an entry and exit ticket, whether it is by air or by land, as the case may be, as a requirement to entre the country. |
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4.Do I need an international driver´s 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)2233-3300 or (506)2221-0777. |
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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?
Starting on July 30, 2007, the Costa Rican authorities will demand that all travelers coming from the following countries (Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador as well as the Republic of Guyana) have a yellow fever vaccination certificate. |
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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 US$29.00, 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)2233-8068 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)2221-9414 or Nature Air at www.natureair.net (506) 2220-3054. |
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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)2258-1558 |
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26. Where can I practice white water rafting?
You can practice it at Pacuare, Reventazon, Corobici, Sarapiqui, Naranjo and Savegre rivers. |
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27. When do you celebrate Carnivals?
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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