Costa Rica Travel

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Costa Rica at a Glance:

Capital of Costa Rica: San José

Population of Costa Rica: 4.325.838 people as per the 2005 census

Currency: Costa Rican Colon

Languages Spoken:
1. Spanish (official)
2. English
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Largest Cities/Population:
1. San José
2. Heredia
3. Alajuela

Major National Holidays:
1. September 15th: Independence Day
2. December 25th: Christmas
3. April 11th: Juan Santamaria's Day (Costa Rica's National Hero)

Know Before You Go

Tips for getting around:
Driving is an adventure. Road conditions are not the best and tour buses own the roads. If you are confident in your driving skills, don't worry too much about getting lost, and are not afraid to ask strangers for directions then renting a car is not too much of a problem. Otherwise, hire a driver.


Immunizations needed (if any):



Travel documents needed (visas, etc):
American and European citizens do not need a visa to enter the country, but they do need a valid passport.


Savvy traveler tips (safety, using the phones, local customs, etc):