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Traveler’s Health Tips for Costa Rica

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Immunizations and Health Requirements to Enter Costa Rica

WEBRay & Sue. There are no immunizations required to enter Costa Rica with the exception of arriving from a country with yellow fever cases. Covid 19 vaccinations will …

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Costa Rica Travel Health Pass QR Code

WEBFill out the form with basic information (contact, passport, flight, health) and your policy number for required travel insurance to generate a QR code for immigration, …

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Potential Health Problems in Costa Rica

WEBTwo of the main diseases extant in Costa Rica are mosquito borne, zika and dengue fever. Malaria is very rare but there are a few cases each year. The main preventative …

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Natural Disasters in Costa Rica

WEBTropical Storm/Hurricane Otto’s path across Costa Rica in late November 2016. November 2016 – Hurricane Otto – Ten people were killed and couple of tiny communities in …

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Chikungunya – New Mosquito Threat In Costa Rica

WEBHeading into the rainy season in 2015 Chikungunya was firmly established in Costa Rica and a top priority for health officials. Tiger Mosquito – Aedes albopictus. Asian Tiger …

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The Most Dangerous Thing in Costa Rica

WEBThere are a lot of candidates for the most treacherous, risky, menacing peril awaiting visitors to Costa Rica – crocodiles in the estuaries, dengue mosquitoes in the swamps, …

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Money – Getting it, Carrying it and Spending it in Costa Rica

WEBWe’ve seen agreements that state the fee is $20 or 10% of the amount whichever is greater and interest begins to accrue the instant the withdrawal is processed. So taking out $20 …

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Required Travel Insurance for Costa Rica

WEBUPDATE: As of April 1, 2022 the insurance requirement and all other Covid related entry and travel restrictions for Costa Rica have been eliminated. No testing required. No …

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Residency in Costa Rica

WEBRentista & Pensionado Income Proof Requirements. Both income based statuses require you to deposit your income in a Costa Rican bank – $12,000 per year for Pensionado …

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Travel Insurance is Required

WEBInsurance is recommended but not required. As of April 1, 2022 the vaccine mandate and all other Covid related entry and travel restrictions for Costa Rica have been suspended. …

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Safe Travel in Costa Rica

WEB4) Gutters so large they would qualify as canals frequently border mountain roads. They can swallow your entire vehicle and the warning about guardrails applies. 5) Drunk driving is …

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Covid 19 Test Labs in Costa Rica

WEBThe nearest location for in house testing is in Quepos about an hour north. The Hospital Metropolitano location in Quepos (near Manuel Antonio) sends PCR …

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Do Not Drive in the Dark in Costa Rica

WEBThis photo was taken at noon and the clouds only get denser at night. Although a few km of modern highway are added to Costa Rica’s road system each year driving at night on …

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Airport, Immigration, COVID & Customs Info

WEBFlying from Costa Rica – Checklist. 3 hrs early and 1 hr to spare after check-in. Self check-in Kiosks available mid 2021. Passport valid on the day you return home. Departure tax …

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Working in Costa Rica as a Foreigner

WEBAn entry level skilled/specialized worker like an electrician or computer technician worth $30,000 a year up north starts at less than $7,000 in Costa Rica. Coffee pickers are paid …

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Costa Rica Packing Checklist

WEBCamera – Canon Powershot SX60 & underwater Olympus TG-5. Binoculars. Collapsible Trekking Pole (s)/Monopod. Water Bottle or Bag. Clothes. 3-5 T-shirts. 1-2 Long …

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Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements for Costa Rica Travel

WEBWhen you arrive in Costa Rica the minimum requirements are. a valid * passport in good condition. an onward ticket (to leave Costa Rica at the end of your vacation) $300 U.S. …

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Zika Virus Transmitted by Ae. aegypti in Costa Rica

WEBUPDATE May 30, 2016 – The Costa Rican Ministry of Health updated the total number of cases of Zika transmission to 58. 44 new cases in Jacó were added to the previously …

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