Costa Rica

Costa Rica
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Traveling to Costa Rica? Land Connected.

Costa Rica packs volcanoes, cloud forest, surf beaches and wildlife into a country smaller than many US states — but the distances between them are real, and the best days are planned around transport. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, so shuttles, rental-car pickups and restaurant bookings are all handled on your own phone, not on airport Wi-Fi.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans for heavy use and hotspotting.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna: the cone-shaped volcano, hot springs, and the La Fortuna waterfall — the classic first stop.
  • Manuel Antonio National Park: white-sand beaches and monkeys, sloths and iguanas on the central Pacific coast; book entry in advance.
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest: misty hanging bridges and night walks in one of the world's most famous cloud forests.
  • Tortuguero: canals and wildlife on the Caribbean side, reached only by boat or small plane.
  • Guanacaste beaches: Tamarindo and Santa Teresa for surf, and Papagayo for calm-water resorts.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) serves San José and the central valley; Daniel Oduber Airport (LIR) serves Guanacaste. Official orange taxis serve SJO.
  • Ride-hailing: Uber and DiDi both operate in San José and the greater metropolitan area, and Uber also serves Liberia, Jacó, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna and Tamarindo — but coverage drops sharply outside towns, so do not count on an app in rural areas.
  • Taxis: official red taxis are metered (the "maría") — check the meter is running; on long or rural trips, agree the price before you set off and avoid unmarked pirate taxis.
  • Between regions: shared shuttles and rental cars cover most itineraries; buses are cheap and extensive but slow, and some beach and mountain roads are unpaved.

Safety and Practical Tips

Costa Rica is a safe and well-travelled destination, but petty theft is the main risk: do not leave valuables visible in rental cars, watch bags in San José and at busy beaches, and use hotel safes for passports.

Pacific beaches have strong rip currents — swim only where lifeguards are present and heed red flags. In the rainy season, check road conditions before mountain drives, as landslides can close routes.

Entry and Visa

Entry rules depend on your passport: many nationalities, including US, Canadian, UK and EU citizens, are admitted as visitors without a visa for short stays, but always check the current rules for your nationality before you book — no specific stay length is stated here. Have proof of onward travel ready, as airlines and immigration may ask for it.

Weather and Climate

  • Central Valley: San José sits at altitude, so daytime highs are broadly around 22–26°C all year — spring-like, even in the wet season.
  • Dry season: December to April is the driest window on the Pacific side and the most popular time to visit.
  • Green season: May to November brings afternoon rain on the Pacific side, but mornings are often sunny and the landscape is at its greenest.
  • Caribbean side: the Limón coast is wetter year-round, with its driest spells typically in September, October and February.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the colón (CRC) is the local currency, but US dollars are widely accepted at hotels, tours and larger restaurants.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in towns and tourist areas; a Wise card works wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
  • Cash: carry colones for taxis, buses, markets and rural stops, where cards are often refused — most taxis still run on cash.
  • ATMs: ATMs are common in towns; use ones inside banks or supermarkets and avoid isolated machines at night.