Prepare

Costa Rica is a very diverse country that has a lot to offer. What do you need to know when you go to Costa Rica, what do you need to bring, and how do you build your itinerary? The topics on this page will offer guidance and help you plan your trip.

Planning Your Trip

Planning your trip is fun but might be overwhelming with so many interesting places to visit and things you have to arrange and think about. There are various options to consider, like renting a car or using public transport or shuttle services. Routes between destinations are also not always as straightforward, and a specific order of the places you want to visit is best to get the most out of your trip. Although the planning of your trip might seem overwhelming at first, note that Costa Rica is a very friendly country to travel on your own.

Topics

Traveling to

What you need to know before Traveling to Costa Rica.

Packing List

Info and Tips on what to Pack, when and why.

Money

Currency, how to Pay, Tipping and Saving Money.

Renting a Car

Info and Tips about Renting a Car and Rental Car Insurance Explained.

Stay Connected

Info and Tips on how to Stay Connected. Networks, SIM and eSIM.

Itineraries

How to Plan your Itinerary, Examples and a Logical Order of Areas and Highlights.