Traveler's Info

Every country is different. Knowing ahead of time what to expect and what is expected of you makes for a successful, stress-free trip. Linked here is helpful travel information that one should know before arriving in Costa Rica.


Insider's Tip:

The international airport is actually located in Alajuela, not San José. Just five minutes from the aiport, Alajuela has an array of hotels and tourist amenities and is a great travel base for many Central Valley destinations. Read more about Alajuela.

Another convenient assortment of hotels is located on the San José side of the airport in Cuidad Cariari (just 7 km from the airport), where several four and five star hotel resorts may be found. Here guests are close enough to San Jose to enjoy all of its amenities, while far enough away to avoid most of the inner city traffic and crowds. Read about Places to Stay near the airport

 

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Passport & Visa Info

Navigating the Airport

Communications in Costa Rica

Postal Services

Airlines Serving Costa Rica

What to Bring

Articles Free of Duty

Embassies and Consulates

Exiting Costa Rica

Getting Married in Costa Rica

Insurance

Travel Advisories

Women Traveling Alone