connection grows through adventure
The whole family will love the unique activities and scenic beauty of Costa Rica. The kids will be telling stories for years about the time they took surf lessons, saw monkeys on a nature hike or zip-lined through the rainforest. Maybe they’ll remember the bioluminescence ocean tour they took with you or when they learned how chocolate is made. Your time together is precious, so let’s make some treasured memories.
Four spots you have to see in Bajos del Toro
The hidden gems of Sarchí canton include unique landscapes and, especially, unforgettable waterfalls. If a one-day tour is just what you need to clear your mind, perhaps with some delicious food in the company of friends and family, this is the experience for you.
20 reasons to put Costa Rica on top of your travel list
If you can barely remember the last time you left your state, let alone got on a plane, you’re in plenty of company. After a year or more of being largely housebound, when we finally come out on the other side, our “first trip” out of the country will feel extra special.
8 free or low-cost tourist destinations
A couple of millennia ago, Roman philosopher Seneca said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” He got it partially right. Travel boosts, restores, and expands not just the mind, but also our bodies and our senses.
A night at Río Pacuare!
Costa Rica is a country whose privileged location allows us to find an incredible diversity of flora and fauna, along with surprising landscapes that never fail to delight us.
Why do we celebrate Afro-Costa Rican History Month?
Costa Rica is not only defined by its incredible landscapes, the beauty of its flora and fauna, or its world-class beaches: there is something more that lies just under the surface in our country, which fills us with pride: our diverse, multi-ethnic heritage.family time made exceptional
Discover a different culture in the cities or rural areas throughout the country. While their view of the world widens, your connection as a family grows closer.
faqs and tips
Yes, a valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica.
Depending on your country of origin, you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. Residents of the USA, Canada and most European countries enjoy this privilege.
Yes, the water is potable in most of the country. We would only recommend bottled water in a few rural areas. Bring your reusable water bottle to decrease your footprint while you’re here. When starting your adventure for the day, fill up your bottle before you leave because refill stations may be a long trek to locate.
The colón is Costa Rica’s currency. U.S. dollars are also widely accepted.
All major credit and debit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are located throughout the country.
Travelers from the following countries must have received a yellow fever vaccination certificate: Angola, Benin, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and the Republic of Guyana.
Outlets in Costa Rica are 110V with standard U.S. two-prong plugs.
Dogs and cats entering the country must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within two weeks prior to traveling to Costa Rica. The required vaccinations (for animals 4 months of age or older) are: distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus and rabies.
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