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Costa Rica
Capital: San José · North America
Costa Rica — eco-tourism gold standard; very welcoming.
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Safety
Mostly safe Safety summary
Costa Rica — eco-tourism gold standard; very welcoming.
Best time to visit
Dec–Apr
Visa & entry
90 days visa-free for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Costa Rica.
Avianca Costa Rica
LR
Sansa
RZ
American Airlines
AA
Delta
DL
Travel tips
- Use Uber/Didi/Cabify in big cities
- Drink bottled or filtered water
- Carry small change; cash still rules in markets
Common scams & risks
- ATM skimming — use bank-lobby ATMs only
- Express kidnappings: don't flag street taxis at night
- Distraction theft on city buses
Best cities to visit
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