Rahim Tabet | Februari 16, 2016 |
Central America
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a country in North America which borders Panama and Nicaragua. literally the name Costa Rica means "Rich Coast". The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose. A number of major cities in Costa Rica are: Alajuela, Cartago and Puntarenas.
Trips and vacations to Costa Rica
Costa Rica is known for its many volcanoes in the country. Of these 3 active: Arenal, Poas and Irazu. The last eruption was the Arenal on 23 August 2000. In the area of flora and fauna is a lot to discover in Costa Rica. You'll find rainforests, mangroves and tropical beaches that are ideal for diving because the coral reefs. There are many National Parks where you can find among others, 150 species of amphibians, 215 reptile species, 865 bird species and 240 mammal species. The country also has several coffee, pineapple and banana plantations. The country also stands out for the lack of a national army.
Official Name: Republic of Costa Rica
Continent: North America
Area: 51,100 km²
Capital: San Jose
Population: 4,301,712 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 3,820 m (Cerro Chirripó)
Distance (Amsterdam - San Jose): 9062 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise extra vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, April and December are the best months to travel to the highlands of Costa Rica.
January, February and March are the best months to travel to eastern Costa Rica.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to western Costa Rica.
This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Costa Rica. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Costa Rica has a tropical climate. Throughout the year, the temperatures in Costa Rica between 20 and 30 degrees. In the mountains, temperatures around 10 to 15 degrees. May to December is called the green time (rainy season), with the most rainfall in the months of October and November. In Costa Rica, thousands of earthquakes each year. Most of them hardly notice this, but sometimes want a strong earthquake wreaks sit between those heavy damage.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Costa Rica, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Costa Rica, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Costa Rica. In addition, there is talk on a small scale English.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least one month upon arrival in Costa Rica.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Costa Rica for less than 90 days.
You should departure from Costa Rica to pay a departure tax of around 20 euros per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica costarica.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Costa Rica in the Netherlands embacr.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Costa Rica if you are in the seven days before you visit Costa Rica visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Costa Rica (excl Puerto Limón) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Costa Rica is paid by the Costa Rican Colon (CRC).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Costa Rica can be found on our ATMs page.
Costa Rican Colon to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Costa Rica 8 hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Costa Rica seven hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Costa Rica can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Costa Rica you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Costa Rica provide directions.
Hotel In Costa Rica
You can reserve a hotel room at a cheaper price with a variety of room options to suit your taste. Please select a hotel reservation online through our website below:
Booking.com
Electricity
In Costa Rica you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Costa Rica can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
The tap water is generally safe to drink, it is safer to use bottled water.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Costa Rica can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Costa Rica available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites Costa Rica ending in .cr.
Official website of Costa Rica visitcostarica.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Costa Rica is 00506 or +506.
Would you from Costa Rica to Netherlands call use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Costa Rica.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Costa Rica.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Costa Rica.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Costa Rica, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Costa Rica? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Costa Rica, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Costa Rica?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Costa Rica.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Costa Rica can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Costa Rica can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Costa Rica.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.75.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking from 10 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Costa Rica literally means Rich Coast?
... 25% of Costa Rica is composed of protected area?
... The men in Costa Rica themselves "Ticos" and called the women ''s cosmetics?
... Costa Rica is located in an earthquake-prone area?
... Costa Rica has no army?
... Almost all churches in Costa Rica are directed toward the West?
Costa Rica is known for its many volcanoes in the country. Of these 3 active: Arenal, Poas and Irazu. The last eruption was the Arenal on 23 August 2000. In the area of flora and fauna is a lot to discover in Costa Rica. You'll find rainforests, mangroves and tropical beaches that are ideal for diving because the coral reefs. There are many National Parks where you can find among others, 150 species of amphibians, 215 reptile species, 865 bird species and 240 mammal species. The country also has several coffee, pineapple and banana plantations. The country also stands out for the lack of a national army.
Official Name: Republic of Costa Rica
Continent: North America
Area: 51,100 km²
Capital: San Jose
Population: 4,301,712 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 3,820 m (Cerro Chirripó)
Distance (Amsterdam - San Jose): 9062 km
Flight Duration: about 11 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise extra vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, February, March, April and December are the best months to travel to the highlands of Costa Rica.
January, February and March are the best months to travel to eastern Costa Rica.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to western Costa Rica.
This avoids the lengthy rainy season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Costa Rica. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Costa Rica has a tropical climate. Throughout the year, the temperatures in Costa Rica between 20 and 30 degrees. In the mountains, temperatures around 10 to 15 degrees. May to December is called the green time (rainy season), with the most rainfall in the months of October and November. In Costa Rica, thousands of earthquakes each year. Most of them hardly notice this, but sometimes want a strong earthquake wreaks sit between those heavy damage.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Costa Rica, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Costa Rica, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Costa Rica. In addition, there is talk on a small scale English.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least one month upon arrival in Costa Rica.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Costa Rica for less than 90 days.
You should departure from Costa Rica to pay a departure tax of around 20 euros per person.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Costa Rica costarica.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Costa Rica in the Netherlands embacr.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for Costa Rica if you are in the seven days before you visit Costa Rica visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
Costa Rica (excl Puerto Limón) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Costa Rica is paid by the Costa Rican Colon (CRC).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Costa Rica can be found on our ATMs page.
Costa Rican Colon to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Costa Rica 8 hours earlier.
During our winter season is in Costa Rica seven hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Costa Rica can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Costa Rica you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within Costa Rica provide directions.
Hotel In Costa Rica
You can reserve a hotel room at a cheaper price with a variety of room options to suit your taste. Please select a hotel reservation online through our website below:
Booking.com
Electricity
In Costa Rica you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Costa Rica can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911
- Fire: 911
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
The tap water is generally safe to drink, it is safer to use bottled water.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Costa Rica can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Costa Rica available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites Costa Rica ending in .cr.
Official website of Costa Rica visitcostarica.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Costa Rica is 00506 or +506.
Would you from Costa Rica to Netherlands call use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Costa Rica.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Costa Rica.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Costa Rica.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Costa Rica, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Costa Rica? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Costa Rica, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Costa Rica?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Costa Rica.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Costa Rica can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Costa Rica can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Costa Rica.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.75.
- Tobacco: Buy over 18 years, smoking from 10 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Costa Rica literally means Rich Coast?
... 25% of Costa Rica is composed of protected area?
... The men in Costa Rica themselves "Ticos" and called the women ''s cosmetics?
... Costa Rica is located in an earthquake-prone area?
... Costa Rica has no army?
... Almost all churches in Costa Rica are directed toward the West?
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