North & Central America
Costa Rica
Rainforests, volcanoes, sloths and two oceans. Say pura vida, slow down, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 05:48
- Currency
- CRC
- Calling code
- +506
- Capital
- San José
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
LGBTQIA+
Rights protected
- Same-sex marriage is legal, and the law protects against discrimination.
- Attitudes can be more conservative in rural areas than in big cities.
- Holding hands or kissing in public is generally fine, as for any couple.
- Trans and non-binary travellers: the gender marker on your passport is what counts at border checks; carry supporting documents if your appearance has changed.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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