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Costa Rica

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15 hours behind Korea

A quarter of the country is national park or reserve, and roughly 5% of all species on earth live inside it. It is also known for abolishing its army in 1948.

CapitalSan José
LanguagesSpanish
CurrencyColón (CRC)
Standard timeUTC-6 · No daylight saving
Dialling code+506
Voltage120V / 60Hz
Plug typeA, B
Driving sideRight-hand traffic
Emergency911
Domain.cr

Entry & visa

Ninety days visa-free has applied for tourism, and an onward ticket is sometimes checked.

Worth knowing

The Pacific and Caribbean coasts have different rainy seasons. When one side is wet the other is often clear.

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the time difference between Costa Rica and Korea?

15 hours behind Korea (UTC-6). No daylight saving.

Q. Will Korean electronics work in Costa Rica?

Voltage 120V / 60Hz, Plug type A, B.

Q. Do I need a visa for Costa Rica?

Ninety days visa-free has applied for tourism, and an onward ticket is sometimes checked.

Countries in the same region

Visa and entry requirements change with policy, so always confirm the latest official notice for your destination. Voltage and plug types can vary by building.