Passport for Health members interested in traveling to Costa Rica for a medical procedure will be referred to Clinica Biblica, a highly respected, long-established hospital experienced in handling international patients. Please contact our concierge staff and they will help you make an arrangements for travel.
Visa Requirement
There is no visa requirement for most of the countries if you plan to stay less than 90 days, only a valid passport is required to enter and exit the country.
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It's relatively inexpensive, home to a welcoming and friendly people, many of whom speak English. This small country is home to a large North American ex-pat population and receives approximately two million visitors a year, who enjoy its many beaches, rainforests and eco-attractions.
Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world’s biodiversity. Therefore, thousands of nature lovers travel to Costa Rica to enjoy the flora and fauna. Due to its geographical position, the country is exposed to almost year-round trade winds from the Caribbean that arrive loaded with humidity. The average temperature is 70 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit; the coolest months are November to January, hottest are March through May. The rainy season is from May to November, when the country get about 100 inches of rain.
Tourists can go diving among a wealth of marine species, sport fishing, bird watching, surfing, hiking through forests, canopying, white-water rafting, and kayaking. There are also dozens of beaches that offer year-round open air activities thanks to the beautiful tropical forests and pleasant temperatures throughout the country.
For more information on Costa Rica, visit their official website at www.visitcostarica.com.