The rainy season starts in May and finishes in November. Spanish is the officail language. English is widely spoken. A valid passport is needed for entry and onward passage. U.S citizens do not require visas.
Return ticket is required.
Costa Rican Colon. Check for current rate of exchange. Mastercard, American Express, Visa and Diners Club are accepted. There are no restrictions on the import and export of either local or foreign currency. There are no endemic diseases in Costa Rica.