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Costa Rica



Basic Information:

Official Name: Costa Rica
Population: 4,667,096
Area: 51,100 km2
Capital City: San Jose
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Costa Rican colon (CRC)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT -6
Current time: 05:36am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 506
Region: Central America
Language: Spanish
Useful Travel Phrases in: Spanish

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.visitcostarica.com
Electricity: 120V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Monte Verde Cloud Forrest
  • Tortuguero National Park

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)