Proper documentation is the sole responsibility of each traveler. The information below was accurate at the time of writing, but Costa Rican immigration is the only authoritative source for passport, visa and other entry requirements (their website migracion.go.cr has pdf documents with specifics … [Read more...]
Travel Insurance
No Refunds, No Exchanges & No Credits Use it or lose it. It's a standard policy for airfare, cruise reservations, and tickets to events like concerts. For international travel "use it or lose it" frequently extends to ground transportation, activities, tours and lodging which is why … [Read more...]
Sixaola Panama Border Run
Costa Rica Departure Tax The $7 departure tax when leaving Costa Rica by land is considerably less than the $29 exit tax charged if you are departing by air. It can be just as painful however. Theoretically paying the departure tax should be a breeze at machines similar to ATMs … [Read more...]
Departure Tax (Exit Tax)
NOTE: There's a lot of old information on the internet but by the end of 2018, most airlines (see list) are including the tax in the price of newly issued tickets so you probably don't have to worry about it. The "new" system including the tax in tickets has been "phasing in" since way back in … [Read more...]
Immunization Records
There are currently no immunization requirements for travelers entering Costa Rica directly from the U.S., Europe or Canada. You do not need to carry your World Health Organization international certificate of vaccination which is probably a good thing since you almost certainly don't have … [Read more...]