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Do I need a passport to go to Costa Rica? |
| A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. It should be valid during the following 6 months from the entry date to Costa Rica. |
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Do I need a visa to go to Costa Rica? |
| Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege. |
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Can I enter Costa Rica with a one way ticket? |
| All visitors must have a round trip ticket as an entry requirement. |
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Do I need an international drivers license to drive in Costa Rica? |
| You are allowed to drive with your normal drivers license for three months. |
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Can I get married in Costa Rica? What documents do I need? |
| Foreigners can get married in Costa Rica. The documents needed are: - original birth certificate - affidavit of single status - police record - valid passport - divorce decree (if applicable) - These documents need to follow the authentication procedure before being taken to Costa Rica. |
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What is the difference between the rain forest and the cloud forest? |
| The main difference is that in the cloud forest doesn´t rain as much as in the rain forest. The species of flora and fauna that you might find differ from one to the other. |
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Is the water drinkable in Costa Rica? |
| The water is potable in most of the country. We recommend using bottled water, specially in areas around the coast |
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What is the currency in Costa Rica? |
| The Costa Rican currency is called Colon. US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted. |
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Are credit cards accepted in Costa Rica. |
| All major credit cards are widely accepted. You will find ATM machined distributed throughout the country. |
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What kind of inoculations do I have to take to Costa Rica? |
| No vaccines are required to enter Costa Rica. |
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What documents are required to enter with a pet to Costa Rica? |
| Dogs and cats entering Costa Rica must have a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, endorsed by a veterinarian service (VS) veterinarian. The examination for the certificate must be conducted within the two weeks prior to traveling to Costa Rica. The required vaccinations are: distemper, hepatitis, lestospirosis, parvovirus and rabies (for animals 4 months or older. |
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How much is he departure tax? |
| Departure tax is $26, can be paid in US Dollars, colones or with a credit cards. |
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How can I get a working visa? |
| You must apply for a working visa at the Costarican Consulate |
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How can I apply for legal residency in Costa Rica? |
| Costa Rica offers different ways to legalize your status: -temporary resident -pensioner -Foreigner government mission For more legal information contact the Costarican consulate or the Costarican Residents Association at www.casacanada.net |
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Is there an American Legion in Costa Rica? |
| There is an American Legion for people who went to the army. You can also contact The Association of Residents at (506)233-8068 or at www.casacanada.net |
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If I decided to stay longer, can I get a visa while I am there? |
| You just have to leave the country for 72 hours, upon returning to Costa Rica the permit will be renewed automatically for 90 more days. |
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Are there domestic airlines that travel within the country? |
| You can contact SANSA at www.flysansa.com (506)221-9414 or Nature Air at www.natureair.net (506) 220-3054. |
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What is the sales tax in Costa Rica? |
| Sales tax is 13% |
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Are there English written newspapers? |
| The Tico Times. www.ticotimes.net (506)258-1558 |
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How is Costa Rica politically divided? |
| Costa Rica is divided into 7 provinces: San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela, Cartago, Limon, Puntarenas and Guanacaste. |
