Costa Rica
Recommendations for travelers
If you plan to travel to Costa Rica, here are some recommendations to make your experience safe, enjoyable and enriching.
Costa Rica is a beautiful and safe country, but take precautions.
- Avoid walking alone at night, in areas with little traffic
- Find out about the political situation before traveling, avoid demonstrations.
- Use reliable transportation (official cabs, Uber or tourist transportation).
- Keep your belongings safe, especially in markets and bus stations.
- Try to handle little cash, preferably the country's legal tender.
- Carry your digital copies of your documents in case of loss.
- Take care of your luggage, avoid forgetting your belongings on the buses
- To leave the country take your documents in order
- Avoid exceeding the immigration time
Climate and best time to travel
Dry season: From December to April, best time to enjoy the beaches and mountains without rain.
Rainy season: May to November, ideal to see greener landscapes and lower prices, but with frequent rains.
For turtle watching in Tortuguero it is recommended to visit between July and October.
TICA BUS Station
Terminal and Hotel San José
Location: San José, 200m North and 100m West of the Mercedes Tower, Paseo Colón, in front of Funeraria del Magisterio.
Hours: Monday to Sunday 24 h
Phone: (507) 2296 9788
WhatsApp: +506 7103 3249
Terminal 7-10
Location: San José, west side of the central market 500m north, on the boulevard of calle 8.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone: (507) 2296 9788
WhatsApp: +506 7103 3249