COSTA RICA
Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east.
When to go:
Costa Rica experiences two seasons, the dry from December to April and the wet for the rest of the year. Temperatures vary little from season, with San Jose climate referred to as eternal springs (low average 15ºC) and the coasts enjoying much hotter weather, averaging 30ºC year round.
Average monthly temperature (°C)
Timezone (GMT):
-6 hours
Language:
Spanish, but English is widely spoken
Currency:
Moneda Colon
Tourist/Visa/Health information:
British Passport holders are not required a visa to enter Costa Rica for tourist stays of up to 90 days only. Your passport must be valid 6 months beyond the intended stay for entry to the country. Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid are recommended. Yellow fever immunisation is required if arriving from an infected country or area. Please contact the Costa Rica Embassy for up to date country information on 020 7706 8844.
Flight information:
San Jose and Liberia are the two main international airports and are served daily by Continental Airlines via Houston.
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