General information: General information. Costa Rica is the brightest success story in Central America: since the end of the 19th century. only twice have periods of violence overshadowed its democratic development. Still largely an agricultural country, it has achieved a fairly high standard of living. Lots of land owners. The tourism industry is developing rapidly. See […]

Passport and visa regulations Nationalities Passport required visa required Return ticket required Turkey Yes no Yes Other EU countries Yes no Yes Switzerland Yes no Yes Austria Yes no Yes Germany Yes no Yes Passport information Generally required, must be valid upon entry and the day after entry. In the case of transit/onward travel via […]

In general, the best time to visit Costa Rica is during the dry season from December to April. However, dry season does not mean that it is not raining, just that it rains less. Costa Rica schools are closed from December to February. The seaside resorts are quite crowded, especially on weekends. Accommodation during Semana […]

On the narrow headland that connects North and South America lies the green paradise of Costa Rica. The shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea are lined with long, white sandy beaches that are occasionally broken by barren cliffs, mangrove swamps and scenic lagoons. From the north to the south runs the backbone […]

According to cheeroutdoor, Costa Rica is a country in Central America bordering Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east and Ecuador to the south of the island of Isla del Coco. The capital and largest city is San José with about a […]