COSTA RICA

Costa Rica extends majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, and its distance is barely 200 miles. Its land portion occupies only 20 thousand square miles.

If you travel throughout the provinces of Costa Rica, it’s easy to notice that in no other place you shall find fields with so many variations in their landscape and climate as here.

Costa Rica is one of most highly valued tourist destinations in this planet. This small piece of land includes all of the necessary components to satisfy the taste of thousands of travelers visiting each year.

Total Area: 51,100 km2

Capital: San Jose

Country Code: +506

Country Population: 4,586,353

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted in tourist areas: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club

Currency: Costa Rican colón

Departure Tax: $19USD – Usually buried within airline fares.

Drives: Right

Electricity: 120 V

Ethnic Groups: 65.8% White / Castizo; 13.65% Mestizo; 9.03% Immigrants; 6.72% Multiracial; 2.40% Amerindian; 1.03% Black

Location: Southern Central America

Official Language(s): Spanish 

Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant

Time Zone: CST (UTC -6)

Tipping: Tipping is at your discretion. It is not expected but in better restaurants a charge 12% extra as service. Tourism services are not expected but are considered a courtesy.