Costa Rica

Welcome to Costa Rica, a beautiful country in the Americas known for its stunning natural landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Table of Contents

• Language
• Currency
• Capital
• Emergency
• Culture
• Translations
• Facts
• Public holidays

Language 🌍

Spanish

Currency 💵

Costa Rican colón (CRC), widely accepted credit cards

Capital 🏛️

San José is the capital of Costa Rica, known for its vibrant culture and bustling markets.

Emergency 🆘

911 for emergencies, 112 for Red Cross

Culture 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Costa Ricans are known for their warmth and friendliness. Common greetings include \

Translations 📝

Lost in translation? Get here a few words to get started in CR.

• Pura vida: Pure life
• Gracias: Thank you
• Por favor: Please
• Hola: Hello
• Adios: Goodbye

Facts 📋

See here some fun facts about Costa Rica.

Biodiversity

Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world's biodiversity.

No Military

Costa Rica abolished its army in 1949, and it is now known as a peaceful nation.

Pura Vida

The phrase \

Volcanoes

Costa Rica has over 200 volcanic formations.

Blue Zone

Costa Rica has several blue zones, areas known for the longevity of their residents.

Public holidays 2024 🎊

• Jan 01: New Year's Day
• Mar 28: Maundy Thursday
• Mar 29: Good Friday
• Apr 11: Gesta Heroica de Juan Santamaría
• May 01: Labour Day
• Jul 25: Guanacaste Day
• Aug 02: Our Lady of Los Ángeles
• Aug 15: Mother's Day
• Sep 15: Independence Day
• Oct 12: Columbus Day
• Dec 25: Christmas Day