Costa Rica

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital San José
Country Costa Rica
Currency Costa Rican colón
Main religion Roman Catholicism

In numbers… 📐

Female 51.2%
Gdp $64.28 billion
Size 51,100 km²
Population 5,163,408
Population density 101/km²
Kids per female 1.88
City population 76.3%

Weather ⛅

Winter 21∘C
Summer 27∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language Spanish
Population able to read 94.9%
Population with a college degree 24.6%
Population able to speak english NA%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 45 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? yes

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 4.1/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Right
Main airline Sansa Airlines
Main airport Juan Santamaría International Airport

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1
Cigarettes $3.5
Burger $4
Coffee $2
Beer $2.5

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $450/month
Hotel 3 star $60/night
Hotel 5 star $200/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $10/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $50/day
Public transportation $5/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 15%
Vat 13%

Average Income 💼

Income $10000

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10-15%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10-15%
Coffeeshop 10-15%
Services 10-15%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 30.43/MBits
Tld .cr
Free wifi 7/10
Population with access to internet 83.5%
Phone mobile data $15 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 99.99% (Uptime)
Sockets Type A, Type B

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 8:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs 2:00 AM
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 8/10
Bars 9/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 8/10
Public Parks 9/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Football (Soccer)

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Gallo Pinto A traditional Costa Rican breakfast dish made with rice, beans, and vegetables $2-4
Casado A typical Costa Rican lunch dish made with rice, beans, meat, and vegetables $5-8
Arroz con Pollo A Costa Rican dish made with chicken, rice, and vegetables $6-9
Olla de Carne A Costa Rican beef stew made with beef, vegetables, and spices $7-10
Ceviche A Costa Rican seafood dish made with raw fish or shrimp marinated in citrus juice $8-12
Patacones A Costa Rican dish made with fried plantains $4-6
Tres Leches Cake A Costa Rican dessert made with three kinds of milk $5-7

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Café con Leche A strong coffee with steamed milk $2-3
Agua Dulce A refreshing drink made with pineapple, sugar, and water $1-2
Horchata A sweet and creamy drink made with rice, cinnamon, and sugar $1-2
Chicha A fermented drink made with corn, sugar, and pineapple $1-2
Guaro A clear liquor made from sugarcane $2-3
Imperial A popular beer $2-3
Pilsen Another popular beer $2-3

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Handcrafted wooden masks These masks are typically made from balsa wood and are hand-painted with intricate designs. $10-$50
Jade jewelry Jade is a valuable gemstone that is found in Costa Rica. Jade jewelry is often made into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. $20-$100
Coffee Costa Rica is known for its high-quality coffee. You can buy coffee beans, ground coffee, and brewed coffee at most souvenir shops. $10-$20 per pound
Chocolate Costa Rica also produces high-quality chocolate. You can buy chocolate bars, chocolate truffles, and other chocolate products at most souvenir shops. $5-$15
Handwoven textiles Costa Rican textiles are often made from cotton, wool, or silk. They are typically hand-woven and feature colorful designs. $20-$100
Ceramics Costa Rican ceramics are often made from clay or porcelain. They are typically hand-painted with intricate designs. $10-$50
Wood carvings Costa Rican wood carvings are often made from balsa wood or mahogany. They are typically carved into animal figures, human figures, or other objects. $10-$50
Leather goods Costa Rican leather goods are often made from cowhide or crocodile skin. They are typically made into wallets, belts, bags, and other accessories. $20-$100

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day January 1 Celebrates the beginning of the new year
Juan Santamaría Day April 11 Commemorates the death of Juan Santamaría, a national hero who died in the Battle of Rivas
Easter March or April Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Labor Day May 1 Celebrates the contributions of workers
Corpus Christi May or June Celebrates the institution of the Eucharist
Guanacaste Day July 25 Commemorates the annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica
Independence Day September 15 Celebrates Costa Rica’s independence from Spain
Columbus Day October 12 Commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas
Christmas Day December 25 Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper La Nación
Online news CRHoy
Tv Teletica
Radio Radio Columbia