Capital City: San Jose
Population: 5 Million
Language: The official language is Spanish, and Costa Rica also recognises regional indigenous languages like Bribri, Maleku, Cabécar, Bocotá, Guaymí and Mekatelyu
Currency: The country’s official currency is the Costa Rica colon (₡). ATMs are found throughout Costa Rica, accepting most debit and credit cards, whilst banks and money exchange counters (only found at the airport) exchange most major foreign currencies. However, most of the local businesses accept the American USD, therefore, if travellers have them there is no need to exchange.
More than 70 countries and territories, plus all European Union nations, can visit Costa Rica without a visa for either 30 or 90 days. Some guests from countries that need visas to visit can apply for one at the Costa Rica consulate. Other nationalities require a “Costa Rica Restricted Visa”, which needs to be applied for by someone else who is already in Costa Rica. There is something of a loophole though – visitors from countries that need a visa for Costa Rica are exempt from this requirement if they hold a valid tourist visa for the United States, Canada, an EU member state, a Schengen country, Japan, or South Korea.