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Do I need a visa for Costa Rica?
What am I allowed to take with me to Costa Rica?
What legal problems might I face in Costa Rica as a foreigner?
What do I need to know about driving in Costa Rica?
Money
Safety & Health
Family travel
What am I allowed to export from Costa Rica?
Costa Rica’s export policy for travelers is rather lenient.
There are no restrictions regarding the export of currency from Costa Rica – whether CRC or foreign, although you do have to declare the currency you’re carrying if it’s over 100,000 USD.
Travelers aren’t allowed to export rare species of animals and birds (or animal products like feathers) or historical artefacts and antiques.
What can I bring home from Costa Rica?
... Like salsa Lizano, you can purchase differently sized bottles of guaro to take back with …
Is there tea and coffee culture in Costa Rica?
... Taza Amarilla, an excellent local roaster and cafe that can be found at San Jose’s …
What local dishes to try in Costa Rica?
... Gallitos are corn tortillas served with various toppings, such as a small brunoise of local …
What legal problems might I face in Costa Rica as a foreigner?
... Don’t bathe nude – you won’t get fined for it, but it’s not acceptable in …
What is ecotourism?
... Ecotourism immerses travelers in natural areas – a rainforest or a coastal wetland, for example …
Can I go on a safari in Costa Rica?
... Costa Rica is covered in national parks and rainforests – you can always find something …