From the coast to mountain, rainforest to river and cloudforest to volcano, Costa Rica's incredible diversity of landscapes supports an abundance of amazing wildlife and makes it one of the world's premium eco-tourism destinations.

Capital city: San Jose
Arrival airport: Juan Santamaria (SJO)
Area of country: 51,060 km2 / 19,714 sq miles
Currency: Colόn (US dollars also widely accepted)
Time difference: GMT -6 hours (daylight saving not observed)
Popular dishes: Gallo pinto - rice and beans - is the national breakfast, with Casados the traditional lunch – this is rice and beans with the addition of meat, cabblage, fried plantains etc.
Popular drinks: Frescos – fresh fruit juices
Power supply: 110v
Sockets: 2 pin round (same as the US)
Language: Spanish
Religion: 70% Roman Catholic, 14% Protestant, 11% no religion, 4% other
Visa: British nationals do not require a visa to visit Costa Rica if staying for less than 90 days
FCDO advice: FCDO travel advice

Costa Rica