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