Is it OK to wear shorts in Costa Rica?

Clothes. Costa Rica doesn't have a strict dress code so comfortable and casual is best for pretty much the entire country. At the beach where daytime temperatures reach up to 95 F (35 C) with high humidity, your wardrobe will consist of shorts, tank tops, tshirts and flip flops.



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Costa Ricans are very polite, so be sure not to put your feet on furniture; always say please and thank you, and try not raise your voice in anger, at least in public. Typically, small towns and rural areas are more conservative than big cities, especially those in the Central Valley.

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You will stay safe and see more with a guide on tour. What should I wear for a night walk? We suggest closed-toed shoes, socks, long pants, and insect repellent. Dark colors will help you blend into the background.

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Your luggage will be scanned and in some cases hand searched. Please be aware you may not bring plants, seeds, vegetables, or fruits into Costa Rica. 4. Exit the building and you will see your driver with a sign with your name and our Logo.

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Yes. It's completely safe to drink the tap water over the majority of the country. That includes your luxury vacation rentals in Guanacaste! Costa Rica is quite notable in Latin America as 92.5% of the population has access to drinking water.

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For the majority of places, such as museums, beaches, and stores, there are no restrictions on what you can wear. Many tourists and locals will wear shorts to these places when the weather is hot. At churches and the Vatican, you can only enter if your knees and shoulders are covered and you aren't wearing a hat.

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CDC recommends travelers to any area of Costa Rica use mosquito avoidance measures to protect from malaria and other diseases spread by mosquito bites.

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Go to the beach at night Most beaches aren't well lit and provide criminals with the perfect cover to rob or attack unaware nighttime beach goers. While this doesn't happen all the time, robberies, rapes, and assaults have taken place on the beaches of Costa Rica at night.

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DON'T SWIM IN THE OCEAN AT NIGHT There's something scary and amazing about it but Costa Rica is one place I still avoid the temptation. Many beaches along the coast have mild to moderate rip tides and you can be swept out quickly. It can be scary during the day and much worse at night when no one is around to help.

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Inside Costa Rica : Tipping & Etiquette - Tripadvisor. Tipping at restaurants, bars and coffee shops is optional. A ten percent service charge is already added to the bill. If you feel like service was great, you may leave an extra tip of your choice.

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Hola = Hello. This is the basic way to say hello. Buenas = Shorthand way of saying hello, any time of day. It is more casual and works in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

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Costa Ricans tend to be proud, friendly, and diverse people who enjoy sharing their culture and social activities with newcomers.

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