Travel Costa Rica

Costa Rica - Quick Facts

Local Language: The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish however English is very common due to the amount of tourism.

Visa Requirements: Canadians are allowed in Costa Rica without a visa.

Health Risks: Rabies, dengue fever, yellow fever, malaria.

Costs: As per usual depending on your level of comfort you should be able to get by on around $50 US per day depending on the quality of room and what kind of restaurants you go to. It's certainly easy to spend more than this though.

Travels in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is definitely a place you won't soon forget your travels to. You can take your pick of diving, lounging on the beaches, exploring the cities, scaling volcanos and far more.

Many people have expressed concerns that there are too many foreigners living in Costa Rica. You can't blame them - Most beach front property is owned by foreigners and the tourist industry has been geared towards them which means you can pretty much live in Costa Rica without having to learn any Spanish.

On the other hand, you can't really blame someone for wanting to live among such beauty - Surely after yoru visit you'll most likely think "I wonder what it would be like to live here..."

San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica and boasts several interesting museums and is the main transportation hub for getting around the rest of the country. Some of the highlights include the Museo Nacional and the Museo de Jade which features the largest collection of jade artwork from the Americas. The Teatro Nacional is the opera house and arguably the most beautiful building in the city.

Of course the main draw to Costa Rica are the beautiful beaches and stunning jungle forests. The Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal has an impressively active volcano that's well worth the hike to see. There are many other wildlife reserves and national parks all throughout Costa Rica which make for great hiking and exploring possibilities.

Hotels and Hostels in Costa Rica

Look to spend around $10-15 US per night for a cheap hotel, though you can certainly spend more. Many people offer condo rentals as well that you can find posted all over the place, and in local newspapers as well.

Hostels in Costa Rica
Hotels in Costa Rica

Flights to Costa Rica

Flights to Costa Rica are many times connected through various US cities, though there are many direct flights as well, depending on where in the world you are travelling from. Prices range, but generally you can find some great prices on charters or package deals.
Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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