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Trip PlanningCosta Rica Cafes: Find Local Coffee Shops Worth VisitingThe TicoTravel cafe finder below lets you search Costa Rica cafes by town and check what matters before you drive there: where…Trip PlanningManuel Antonio National Park: Tickets, Hours and TrailsManuel Antonio National Park is Costa Rica's most popular national park, and it trips up more visitors than any other. Tickets are…Trip PlanningUber in Costa Rica: Where It Works and Where It Doesn’tUber is neither banned nor normal in Costa Rica. Here's where the app actually works, what happens at the airports, and when…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Beach Safety: Rip Currents and Where to SwimRip currents kill more visitors than anything else in Costa Rica. How to read one from the sand, which beaches are safe…Trip PlanningCan Tourists Use SINPE Móvil in Costa Rica?Costa Rica runs on payments by phone. Most tourists can't use it — here's who actually qualifies, and what to reach for…Trip PlanningHow Do Pharmacies Work in Costa Rica? Full GuideA Costa Rican farmacia does far more than fill prescriptions — pharmacists diagnose, inject and advise. What's sold over the counter, and…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Power Outlets: Plugs, Voltage and AdaptersCosta Rica power outlets are Type A and Type B, the same flat-pronged sockets used in the United States, at 120 volts…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Travel Checklist: What to Do Before You GoFor most visitors, the Costa Rica travel checklist comes down to six things. Bring a passport valid for your whole stay and…Trip Planning48 Hours in Costa Rica: A 2-Day Itinerary That WorksWith 48 hours in Costa Rica, base yourself in the Central Valley near San José and keep the driving short: Poás Volcano…Trip PlanningDriving in Costa Rica: Rules, Fines and Accident StepsDriving in Costa Rica is legal on your home-country license for as long as the immigration officer stamped in your passport, up…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Volcano Alert Levels Explained: Green, Yellow, Orange & RedCosta Rica volcano alert levels come from two different systems. OVSICORI, the national volcano observatory, rates each volcano's activity on a four-level…Trip PlanningDo You Need Cash in Costa Rica? Cards, ATMs and ColonesYes, you need some cash in Costa Rica, but less than many travelers expect. Cards, including contactless payments, work at most hotels,…Trip PlanningParking in Costa Rica: Guachimanes, Tips and RulesParking in Costa Rica usually means one of three things: a private lot with a set fee, paid street parking in some…Trip PlanningBest Time to Visit Costa Rica by Region: Month-by-Month GuideThe best time to visit Costa Rica depends on the region. For most of the country, including Guanacaste, the Central Pacific, the…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Bus Guide: Terminals, Fares, Routes and TipsCosta Rica's public buses reach almost every town in the country and cost a fraction of a shuttle or rental car. Most…Trip PlanningCosta Rica News in English: Where to Get Reliable NewsFor Costa Rica news in English, start with The Tico Times, which has covered the country since 1956 and is free to…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Drinking Water: Is the Tap Water Safe?Costa Rica's drinking water is treated and generally safe to drink in the Central Valley and many towns, so most visitors don't…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Emergency Numbers: Who to Call and What to DoThe main emergency number in Costa Rica is 911. It's free from any phone, works nationwide and dispatches police, fire, ambulance and…Trip PlanningCosta Rica SIM Card vs eSIM: What Tourists Should BuyYou'll want data in Costa Rica for Waze, WhatsApp and ride apps from day one. The real choice is between an eSIM…Trip PlanningTipping in Costa Rica: How Much to Tip and WhenTipping in Costa Rica is lighter than in the U.S. Sit-down restaurants and bars already add a 10% service charge to the…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Family Itinerary: 7- and 10-Day PlansThe easiest Costa Rica family itinerary for a first trip covers two or three bases: La Fortuna for the volcano, hot springs…Trip PlanningDo You Need a Passport for Costa Rica? Rules and TipsYes, you need a passport for Costa Rica, and it has to be a passport book. A US passport card, a driver's…Trip PlanningHow to Call Costa Rica From the US (Cell and Landline)Booking a hotel, confirming a tour or checking in with someone in Costa Rica? The dialing format is simple once you know…Trip PlanningIs Costa Rica Safe for Solo Female Travelers? Tips and TownsYes, Costa Rica is a good choice for solo female travel, and many women travel here alone without serious problems. The risks…