Costa Rica : Travel Guide

"¡Pura Vida! ", the costa ricanfetish term  is one of terms that describes better the country that overflows life in all its forms. The friendliness and warmth of the Ticos matched the extraordinary richness of nature.First , going to Costa Rica is to afford a trip to play Indiana Jones in a wilderness paradise! A paradise that offers all at once dreamy beaches and soaring mountains, the heaviest jungles and lunar steppes ; deep seabed reliable of the beautiful aquariums and the immense forests with breathtaking, intricate mangroves and two oceans with waves sometimes impressive ...


Costa Rica collected in a "pocket handkerchief" of just over 51 000 km ². But Costa Rica is a country of particular meetings,opened residents , sensitive and welcoming ... A country that has abandoned his army and special health and education of its people without waiting mode of sustainable development. A country where it is easy to be a  pleased traveler  and fulfilled!

Health

The health status of Costa Rica is quite correct. No specific vaccination is obligatory in order to enter to Costa Rica.

If tap water is generally safe, you'll want as much as possible mineral water, very easy to find. Similarly, fruit and raw vegetables are eaten cooked or just pre-rinsed.
Insects are evidently numerous, especially in the jungle.So, It is necessary to provide the usual protection: anti-mosquito (day and night) and mosquito nets.

It is reported in the 2009 fall an upsurge of dengue, a disease against which there is no vaccine.

A travel insurance, illness and repatriation is highly recommended in this case.

Arrived to Costa Rica

There are two international airports in Costa Rica: 'Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría' and 'Daniel Oduber Aeropuerto'.

The Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría is the main airport. It is 17 km from the capital city and receives flights from major international airlines. You'll find everything you need: currency exchange, car rental, duty free, etc..
Taxis are waiting outside the airport (reservations available online). The ride to San Jose should cost less than 4000 colones (6.10 €).
You can also take a bus across from  airport that can take you into town.
The Aeropuerto Daniel Oduber, smaller, is located in Guanacaste near Liberia (17 km south). The planes landing there are mainly domestic flights.