Country Guide - Costa Rica
Welcome to the Exodus Travel Guide to Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a country of natural wonders with amazing volcanoes, Caribbean and Pacific coastline and an abundance of unusual flora and fauna. Our country guide to Costa Rica will provide you with all the travel information you need to prepare for your holiday.
Full Name
Republic of Costa Rica
Capital City
San Jose
Currency
Costa Rican Colon
Timezone(s)
GMT -6
Plug Types
Voltage: 120V
Frequency (Hz): 60Hz
For the latest travel advice on visiting Costa Rica:
>> Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice for travelling to Costa Rica
>> BBC Country Profile on Costa Rica
To purchase guidebooks and maps for your visit to Costa Rica:
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