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Citizens holding valid passports from the following
country's are permitted to stay in Costa Rica for 90 days without
a visa:
Citizens holding valid passports from the following
country's are allowed to stay in Costa Rica for 30 days without a
visa, though once in the country, they can solicit a "Prórroga
de Turismo" from the Immigration office (Migración), which
allows them to stay a total of 90 days:
Citizens of all country's not listed above must obtain
a visa from a Costa Rican No customs duties are charged on personal luggage, which
includes an array of Information provided by I.C.T. (Instituto Costarricense de Turismo) Currency Return to Frequently Asked Questions
History of Costa Rica: Kimberly Parsons, Adrian Colesberry and Brass McLean, 1993. Costa Rica: The last Country the Gods made. Falcon Press Publishing. Natural History: Jansen, D.H., 1983.Costa Rican Natural History. Chicago,University of Chicago Press. Rain Forest: Adrean Forsyth & Ken Miata, 1980's. Life in the Rain Forest. USA published. Author unknown to Lapa Rios. The life of a Shaman. Birds: F.Gary Stiles and Alexander F. Skutch, 1989. A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica. Cornell UniversityPress Mammals: Emmons, Louise H., 1990. Neotropical Rainforest Mammals. University of Chicago Press Trees, Plants and Flowers: Allen, Paul., 1977. The Rain Forests of the Golfo Dulce. Stanford University Press. Hargreaves, Dorothy & Bob. Tropical Blossoms of the Caribbean. Box 11897 Lahaina, Hawaii 96761. Return to Frequently Asked Questions
The best companies to rent from are the same nationally known companies in the USA, Hertz, Budget, National, Avis etc. Local companies that are just as reliable are ADA, Elegante and Happy. There is usually very little difference in the prices. Many have a 3 day minimum rental requirement. Stay away from companies that "specialize" in Jeeps or Landrovers. Many of them rent very old and mechanically unsound vehicles. There have been lots of problems. They will ask you to go with them to personally check the car when you pick it up. This is a seemingly pointless excersise for North Americans but bear with them and pay attention. They will note every little scratch, nick and dent in the car, bumper, windows and mirrors with painful detail. Check for dents in the tire rims and make sure there is a spare tire, jack and tools. N.B. You may be charged for any surface defect that is not marked when you return the car or anything that is missing. They will charge you at USA body shop prices. Even the very best companies do this in Costa Rica. Advice: You will be lost or uncertain frequently. Ask for road information or directions only from persons who are driving. Not pedestrians or people on horseback. They will seemingly be very helpful and friendly ( as are all Ticos ) smile and give you terrible advice. 4x4 drivers and truck drivers are best. People who work at gas stations are not good sources of road information. Have a good trip and watch out for the potholes ! Return to Frequently Asked Questions
Costa Rica's official currency is the "colon", and its rates of exchange against the US Dollar fluctuate daily. Return to Frequently Asked Questions
Media and Travel Weather Government
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U.S.
Embassy Costa Rica Choose a location nearest you from the list below. Atlanta
| Chicago | Denver |
Houston | Los Angeles Atlanta Chicago Denver Houston Los Angeles Miami New Orleans New York Permanent Mission to the United Nations San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Springfield, MA St. Paul Tampa Washington, D.C. Return to Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes
| Tarifas | Disponibilidad
| Reservaciones | Luna de Miel
| Tour & Precios | Metas Ambientales & Acciones
| Revisión | Escuela Carbonera | Mapa | Enlaces Lapa Rios "Communicating with our office via e-mail,
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