Country Info

 Flight Time
Approx. 11 hrs direct
 Time Difference to UK
GMT - 6 hrs (-7 hrs BST)
 Language
Spanish
 Currency
Costa Rican Colón (US dollars widely accepted)
 Electricity
110/220 volts AC - Same as US
 Climate
Tropical climate, with many microclimates by region depending on elevation, rainfall and geography.
 Rainfall
Annual rainfall ranges from 50 inches in the north to 170 inches in the south
 Health
Risk of Zika virus, Dengue Fever and Chikinyungha, particularly in rainy season. Bite avoidance is recommended by covering up and applying mosquito repellent with at least 20% DEET. For more information on health and recommended vaccines see www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
 Travel Advice
Current Travel Advice for Costa Rica can be found at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/costa-rica

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