Questions tagged [costa-rica]
Questions about travel relating to the Republic of Costa Rica in Central America.
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Panama, Belize, Costa Rica or Honduras Visa from Pakistan [closed]
I'm a Pakistani national and trying to get a visa for Panama, Belize, Costa Rica or Honduras. How do I do this? Most of them don't have Visa services in Pakistan so where do we apply and what are the ...
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In which parts of Costa Rica do I need a 4x4 in during dry season? [closed]
I find a lot of comments on cars in Costa Rica recommending 4x4 cars. However, the reasoning is always the heavy rain (earth might move or rivers flooding etc.). On the other hand I found a few ...
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How to avoid staying in hotels with cockroaches in Costa Rica? [closed]
I lived in various tropical cities. Some in developed countries, some not. In some cities, even some developed cities, it's almost impossible to find a place to stay that is cockroach free. I admit I ...
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Exchanging Costa Rican Colones in Nicaragua
We arrived on the bus to Nicaragua recently and read that the best way to exchange Costa Rican Colones to Nicaraguan Cordobas was at the border.
We have about 89,000 Colones (approx. $154) in cash ...
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Can I enter Panama and Costa Rica on a 5-year, multiple US visa?
I have a 5 year validity US visitor's visa, with three years left, and want to visit Panama and Costa Rica for two weeks as a tourist. My travel agent says I can simply use my USA visa to enter those ...
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Traveling to Costa Rica
I only have a carry on no checked baggage. I will be landing in San Jose on Spirit Airlines but catching a connecting flight on Sensa over to the East Coast Caribbean side. Do I go through customs in ...
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Which trekking shoes to get for trekking in Costa Rica
I'm about to travel to Costa Rica, on a trip that will include a serious hike.
My travel company recommends hiking shoes in category B/C for this trip.
However, when I search for this type of shoes I ...
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Can I bring a brand new, package iPhone into Costa Rica for another person?
Will I get in trouble with TSA/airport security for bringing a brand new, packaged iphone in my carry-on luggage from the USA to Costa Rica?
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Foreign motorcycle licence in Costa Rica at 16
I heard that in Costa Rica, if you are 16 and have a foreign licence, that you can legally drive a 100cc motorcycle. Is this true?
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Does a Nicaraguan citizen need a transit visa for a 5 hour layover in San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)?
She will be traveling to Nicaragua from the US on a US transit visa (coming from the Netherlands).
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Tourist visa to Costa Rica as a Filipino?
I'm a Filipino and presently working here in Qatar.
I want to visit Costa Rica - what are the requirements of getting a tourist visa for that country?
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What transportation is available from Costa Rica to Nicaragua?
We will be flying in to San Jose Costa Rica in January for 3 weeks, and would like to spend part of that time in Nicaragua. What is the easiest, least expensive way to get to Lake Nicaragua area?
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Traveling to Costa Rica with my girlfriend (16&17) without an adult, parental consent forms?
What do we need to make it through the airport (departing from USA) and Customs ... parental consent forms? We are planning to go for a month, to visit friends and family.
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Travel between Managua and Monteverde
What's the best way to get between Managua and Monteverde. I am trying to keep it as cheap as possible without having to switch buses 10 times between. Is there a simple way to do it? Am I better ...
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Visa requirements for Filipino traveling to Costa Rica via South Korea and USA [duplicate]
I'm from Philippines and planning to visit Costa Rica. Do I need a transit visa to go through Dallas Texas.
Airlines: Philippines and American. Departing: Manila Philippines. Arriving: San Jose ...
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