General Suggestions from Costa Rica Voyage:
Requirements to travel to Costa Rica
-The Passport is impresindible to travel to any country.
However in the event of not carrying a valid passport, citizens of countries
like USA, Canada, Panama, among others should present an identification
and one picture (the driving license ) also, they should obtain tourist's card.
- Costa Rica, in migratory matter, has firmed agreements with several
countries, with that their visitors don't need entrance visa to the country.
Some countries have agreements of 90 days of stay or 30 days without
requesting a Costa Rican visa. However if the person stays more than what the
period points out, will pay $1 for every day, while obtains the corresponding visa.
- Citizens from Japan and Australia withh a valid passport obtain the
permission for six months.
-Citizens of United States, Canada, somee countries from Europe, among others:
with valid passport they obtain free visa for 90 days.
- France and other European nations with a valid passport possess visa for 30 days.
-However, before traveling to Costa Rica is recomended to ask the Embassy of
Costa Rica, located in your country what kind of agreements and guarantees do
you have, because it changes from country to country. You can also request
there a tourist's card or look for it at the nearest airline, in case you don't
have a valid passport.
- Contact a travel agency to organize your vacations or ask for information of
your alternatives lodging and tour costs. It is recommended to save you some
money and time once you get to Costa Rica.
Recommendations to travel to Costa Rica
-Ask in the Embassy if you needs visa or if you have a guarantee of 90 days
due international agreement between your country and Costa Rica.
- You will not need a lot of baggage. If you're traveling to the beaches,
mountains and forest reservations it is indispensable to bring clothes and
comfortable shoes.
For visiting the capital, it is necessary to take a ligth sweter and warm
clothes because is fresh and sometimes turn out could.
- At special occasions, you can bring a casual pair of pants and semiformal shirt.
For ladies is recommended to bring a formal pant and casual blouse.
- In Health matter; there are not mortal epidemics but it is recommended to
bring general vaccines and if you suffers some illness, we suggest you to bring medical file.
- Leave your suitcases in the Hotel. If you will visit any place else, take
only the necessary things and always watch over your belonging.
Recommendations once it arrives in Costa Rica:
- look for map of the visit area
- To look for recommended places to visit.
- Take care of your baggage
- keep your passport at the hotel and go out with a photocopy of it.
- If you'd need some health service in the country,Costa Rica has a good
service and you can go to the hospitals and region medical centers.
- The currency change should be carried out in the Bank and not in the street.
If you will visit far away regions, make sure to change the money in the
Capital.
- In the event of any emergency call 9111.
Rainy Season:
This station is special for those fond of the nature and the fresh season.
Some think that during this station it rains all the time. Nevertheless, in the month of June and July an intermission is presented where the sun apr�ximadamente shines during two weeks, in the whole country.
However, during the rainy season exceptions exist because Costa Rica possesses mircoclimas in its territory. Limon, for example, remains radiant and warm during the month of October.
Places to visit during the Rainy Season:
The rain generally falls in hours of the afternoon, for that reason, the beaches, the forests, the volcanos and the tours for the city continue being a good option.
Activities during the Rainy Season: This station is the favorite one for the
birds observers, scientific and nature lovers,
because Costa Rica counts with more than 20 protected areas.
What to bring?
If you require medication, it is recommended you bring the medical prescription
and a medical record. It is also recommended you bring antibiotics and
intestinal disinfectants. Vaccinations are not required.
What to wear?
Due to the low temperatures and fresh breezes in the high parts of Costa Rica (volcanos, biological reserves) it is essential to bring comfortable walking shoes, short-sleeved T-shirt, a sweater, one pair of light cotton pants, and insect repellent.
You may also bring photographic or video Cam�ra, binoculars.
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