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Trip PlanningCosta Rica Airports: SJO vs. LIR and Which to ChooseCosta Rica has two main international airports: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), near San José in the Central Valley, and Daniel Oduber…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Travel Insurance Requirements and Medical CoverageCosta Rica doesn't require travel insurance to enter. Most visitors should still buy a travel medical policy, because your home health plan…Trip PlanningGetting Gas in Costa Rica: How Gas Stations WorkFilling up a rental car in Costa Rica is easier than at home in one way: you never touch the pump. The…Trip PlanningPrivate Transfers in Costa Rica: Cost and When to BookA private transfer in Costa Rica is a van or car booked just for your group, door to door, at the time…Trip PlanningBringing a Dog to Costa Rica: Rules, Paperwork and TipsTo take your dog to Costa Rica, you need a health certificate from a vet exam within 14 days of departure, a…Trip PlanningHow to Avoid Getting Sick in Costa Rica (and Central America)Most travelers who get sick in Costa Rica have an upset stomach, sunburn or mosquito bites, not anything exotic. To avoid getting…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Self-Drive: 9-Day Itinerary, Costs and TipsA self-drive trip is the most flexible way to see Costa Rica. You set the pace, stop where you like and reach…Trip PlanningIs Costa Rica Safe? Crime, Risks and Safety Tips for VisitorsIs Costa Rica safe? For most travelers, yes, with the same care you'd take in any busy destination. The U.S. State Department…Trip PlanningCosta Rica on a Budget: 12 Ways to Save Money on Your TripCosta Rica isn't cheap by Central American standards, but you can see it on a budget. Budget travelers who stay in hostels,…Trip PlanningLost Passport in Costa Rica: What to Do and How to Replace ItIf you lose your passport in Costa Rica, do three things: file a police report (denuncia) with the OIJ, Costa Rica's judicial…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Onward Ticket Rules: Can You Fly One-Way?Flying to Costa Rica on a one-way ticket is common, especially for backpackers continuing through Central America and long-stay visitors. You can…Trip Planning14 Best Costa Rica Souvenirs (and Where to Buy Them)The best Costa Rica souvenirs are the things Ticos actually use: the coffee they brew every morning, the sauce on every soda…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Vaccinations: What Shots You Need Before You GoMost travelers from the U.S., Canada and Europe can fly to Costa Rica without a single required shot. What you should get…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Travel Tips: What to Know Before You GoThe Costa Rica travel tips that matter most come down to a short list: bring a passport valid for your whole stay…Trip PlanningCosta Rica With a Baby: Practical Tips for ParentsTraveling to Costa Rica with a baby is very doable: flights from much of the U.S. are short, the country stays on…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Time: Time Zone, Daylight Saving and Tico TimeCosta Rica never changes its clocks. That's the simplest fact about the country's time, and also the one that trips up the…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Currency: Colones, US Dollars and Cards ExplainedYou don't need to buy colones before you fly, and you don't need a wallet full of dollars either. Most visitors overprepare…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Packing List: What to Pack by SeasonFor most Costa Rica trips, pack light: quick-dry clothes, one pair of closed-toe walking shoes, sandals, a swimsuit, a light rain jacket…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Car Rental Insurance: What You Must BuyThat rock-bottom daily rate you see online is rarely what you pay. In Costa Rica, insurance often costs as much as the…Trip PlanningCosta Rica Domestic Flights: SANSA Airlines GuideA five-hour drive to the beach or a 45-minute flight: in Costa Rica, a small plane can save you most of a…Trip PlanningCheap Flights to Costa Rica: When to Book and How to SaveThe cheapest flights to Costa Rica usually come in the green (rainy) season: May and June, and September through mid-November, outside holiday…Trip Planning10 Advantages of Green Season Travel in Costa RicaCosta Rica's green season, the rainy months from about May to November, has real advantages. Hotels and tours are often cheaper, parks…