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Costa Rica Travel Guide

Republic of Costa Rica

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Capital
San José
Region
Americas
Time Zone
UTC-06:00
Calling Code
+506
Plug Type
A, B
Voltage
120V / 60Hz

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Climate

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✓ Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Avg. Max Temp (°C) & Avg. Precipitation (mm)
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. Max Temp (°C)22.0°C22.8°C23.6°C24.2°C23.4°C23.1°C22.7°C22.9°C23.0°C22.6°C21.8°C21.8°C
Avg. Precipitation (mm)3mm2mm2mm4mm12mm14mm10mm12mm14mm14mm11mm6mm

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2026 Public Holidays

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  • 2026-01-01New Year's Day
  • 2026-04-02Maundy Thursday
  • 2026-04-03Good Friday
  • 2026-04-11Juan Santamaría Day
  • 2026-05-01Labour Day
  • 2026-07-25Annexation of the Party of Nicoya to Costa Rica
  • 2026-08-02Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
  • 2026-08-15Mother's Day
  • 2026-09-15Independence Day
  • 2026-12-01Army Abolition Day
  • 2026-12-25Christmas Day

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Visa Checker

Check visa requirements for Costa Rica passport holders

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Best time to visit

Month-by-month weather guide

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Currency

Exchange rates & countries using Costa Rican colón

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Power plugs

Type A/B · 120V / 60Hz

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Travel information is for reference only. Conditions change frequently. Always verify with official sources before travel.