Frequently Asked Questions about Traveling to Costa Rica

Scroll through this section for answers to some of the most frequent questions our travelers ask about Costa Rica. When you’re planning a trip to a beautiful destination like ours, you want as many details as you can get to make sure you squeeze the most out of your trip! If you have any further questions, or would rather speak personally with someone to know a little more about Costa Rica, we would love to receive your call or e-mail!

Do I need to take malaria pills or get certain vaccinations?

Dec 04, 2014
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Vaccinations and prophylactic medications are not necessary to enter Costa Rica. Dengue and Chinkungunya fevers are the only notable diseases in this area, but they’re only occasionally reported in some communities. Taking the normal precautions to avoid mosquito bites (mosquito...   [ Read More → ]

Are there many mosquitoes in Costa Rica?

Dec 04, 2014
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It depends on where you are exactly. Of course, being in the tropics you are bound to encounter a mosquito and many other interesting critters, but there are certain areas with more mosquitoes than others. For example, swampy areas like Tortuguero will have more, naturally, than...   [ Read More → ]

What Is the difference between private and shuttle transports?

Dec 04, 2014
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Private transportation carries your party exclusively from your hotel door to your next accommodation in each destination. In a private transportation you can decide at what time to be picked up and can stop up to one hour free-of-charge along the way for lunch or something...   [ Read More → ]

Is a driver’s license all I need to drive in Costa Rica and rent a car?

Dec 04, 2014
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If you plan on renting a car, you need to be at least 25 years old, have a valid driver’s license issued by your government and have one of the major U.S. credit cards (debit cards are not accepted). The credit card is used to cover the liability deposit in case of an accident....   [ Read More → ]

What is a taxi-boat-taxi service?

Dec 04, 2014
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A taxi-boat-taxi  service is a transfer that includes the transportation on water where it is necessary. For example, between Arenal and Monteverde it’s possible to save an hour’s travel time by taking a boat across the lake. In that case our shuttle will take you to the boat and...   [ Read More → ]
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