What diseases are most common in Costa Rica?

Below you can view the diseases which are prevalent in this country and those that you should seek vaccinations against.
  • Malaria. ...
  • Rabies. ...
  • Travellers' Diarrhoea. ...
  • Tuberculosis. ...
  • Typhoid. ...
  • Whooping Cough. ...
  • Zika. ...
  • Pneumococcal Disease.




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Below you can view the diseases which are prevalent in this country and those that you should seek vaccinations against.
  • Chikungunya. This nasty little virus infects its victims through mosquito bites.
  • Dengue Fever. ...
  • Hepatitis A. ...
  • Hepatitis B. ...
  • Malaria. ...
  • Rabies. ...
  • Travellers' Diarrhoea. ...
  • Tuberculosis.


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Tap water in Costa Rica is generally clean and safe to drink. In some areas of the country, though, mainly on the Caribbean side and in non-touristy pockets around the country, it's best to stick to bottled water.

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The best time to visit Costa Rica is between December and April, when the weather is at its driest and brightest. We'd also recommend traveling in the country's green season, from May to June or in November. This is when you catch the seasons in transition, and the national parks are quieter.

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Tourism in Costa Rica causes problems with in the habitats of animals and plants living there. Because of tourism half of Costa Rica's monkey population is gone. And rain forests are growing smaller.

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