Prior to your trip to Costa Rica, please check the following points:
- Your passport should have a validity of at least 6 months
- You have to have a return ticket.
- Vaccinations: Please ask your doctor or check with the nearest institut of tropical medicine.
- It is better if you do not bring Euros, but either US Dollar Traveller Cheques or US Dollar in cash. 100- and 50 Dollar bills are usually only accepted at the bank. It is better if you bring small bills
- Credit cards are widely accepted. There are some cashiers that accept debit cards to withdraw money, eg EC Maestro.
- In case you need constant medication, please do not forget to pack your medicines.
- Things you should pack:
- light, comfortable clothing
- jacket, on volcanoes or for example in Monteverde it can be quite chilly.
- Comfortable, closed shoes
- sandals
- Sunscreen lotion
- mosquito repellent
- Hat
- Bathing suit
- Camara with charging unit (please check the voltage) and enough memory
- binoculars