Costa Rica at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
5.1M
Population
San José
Capital
Central America
Region
CRC
Costa Rican colón
Spanish
Language
+506
Calling Code
Right
Driving Side
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in Costa Rica
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San Jose
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20
La Fortuna
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20
Quepos
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12
Drake Bay
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Monteverde
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20
Jaco
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20
Tamarindo
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20
Tortuguero
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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20
Alajuela
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12
Santa Teresa
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20
Bijagua De Upala
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Playa Guiones
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Uvita
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6
Zarcero
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Zapotal
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Upala
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Turrialba
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Top-Rated Hotels in Costa Rica
Highest guest scores — curated from 1,992 properties
Travel Guides for Costa Rica
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Food
Manuel Antonio Food Guide
📍 Manuel Antonio
Itinerary
Manuel Antonio Itinerary Guide
📍 Manuel Antonio
Food
Monteverde Food Guide
📍 Monteverde
Itinerary
Monteverde Itinerary Guide
📍 Monteverde
Itinerary
San Jose Costa Rica Itinerary Guide
📍 San Jose Costa Rica
Food
San Jose Costa Rica Food Guide
📍 San Jose Costa Rica
Hidden Gems
San Jose Costa Rica Hidden Gems Guide
📍 San Jose Costa Rica
Budget
San Jose Costa Rica Budget Guide
📍 San Jose Costa Rica