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Q: Health?
A: Costa Rica does not have any health problems.
Unlike other Central America countries the water is safe to drink and the food is well prepared.
They no longer have malaria here, there have been some cases of dengue fever in the northern part close to Nicaragua.
You should be up to date on the normal vaccines but no special shots are required. Costa Rica has a public health system. There are some world class hospitals in San Jose, the top two are CIMA and Clinica Biblica.
We suggest having a travel insurance policy for medical, cancellations, delays etc.
Q: Travel documents? A: No visa is required if you are from Europe or the European Union, North America, Australia, New Zealand
Check online if you are not from those countries. Your passport should have at least six months left on it. Foreign driver’s licenses are accepted for car rentals, along with your passport and credit card for deposit, we recommend paying the additional insurance offered for the peace of mind.
When you leave from the San Jose international airport there is a $26 departure tax.
Q: Bringing children? A: The Costa Ricans are very family orientated and love children. We could tailor day trips or multi trips that would take into consideration the age and comfort level that you and your children have. It will be an experience they (and you) will never forget.
Q: Animals and safety? A: The wildlife is amazing on the Osa peninsula. Wildlife shy away from human contact. Never try to touch a wild animal as it isillegal and makes them used to human contact.
Your guide always exercises caution and is safety conscious.
Q: Language? A: The Spanish spoken in Costa Rica is quite pure compared with Mexico, Nicaragua, or Panama. San Jose is the purest, although they do use slang.
"Pura Vida" is the most widely used expression it means pure life and is used to say hello, goodbye, its ok etc.
Another slang word is "tuanis" pronounced "twanees" which means "it’s cool, don’t worry, and relax".
English is widely spoken in hotels, car rentals, airports, restaurants, and guides.
Osa Travel Costa Rica uses bilingual guides.
Getting to know some simple Spanish is really appreciated by the locals who are also keen to practice their English on you.
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