North & Central America
Costa Rica
Rainforests, volcanoes, sloths and two oceans. Say pura vida, slow down, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 05:46
- Currency
- CRC
- Calling code
- +506
- Capital
- San José
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
Respect & manners
- "Pura vida" is hello, goodbye, thank you and a way of life.
- Tipping: a 10% service charge is usually included in restaurants.
- Drive carefully: roads can be rough, and rivers rise fast in the rainy season.
- Never leave anything in a parked car.
- Ticos are polite and indirect: stay calm and friendly.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
