Fast Facts About Costa Rica

COSTA RICA

Located between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica has long been a popular Latin America tourist destination for visitors from around the world. Spanning from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is a diverse country rich in culture and eco-freindly opportunities for travellers.              
                      

Fast Facts About Costa Rica:

Population: 4.6 million

Physical Size: 19,730 square miles
Weather: average year round temperature of 75°F
Time Zone: Central Standard Time 

Currency: Colones 

Entry Documents: Passport
Departure Tax: INCLUDED in airline tickets as of 15Jun15 (USD $29 pp)

Quick Tips:

-The rainy season (green season, low season) in Costa Rica runs from April to November
-Electrical voltage is the same as North America 

-It’s safe to drink the water anywhere in Costa Rica, really!

Getting Around:

Driving in Costa Rica is generally safe with the exception of pot holes and the missing man hole covers in San Jose. Consider taking a van, taxi, or use the extensive Costa Rican bus service.

Must See & Do:

-Visiting the beautiful beaches of white, cocoa, and black sands located near Playas del Coco

-Viewing the parrots & monkeys at Manuel Antonio National Park

         

-Visiting one of the six active volcanoes including Arenal & Poas
-Visiting Teatro Nacional and the Gold Museum in the capital city of San Jose

-Riding a zip-line through the jungle canopy or taking a tour to Monteverde Cloud Forest