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Costa Rica: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic

Relaxed

Overall verdict for Costa Rica: Relaxed. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.

The 23 topics at a glance

Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed

💊DrugsAllowed, with limits

💉MedicinesAllowed, with limits

🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits

🐾AnimalsRelaxed

🚬SmokingRelaxed

🍺AlcoholRelaxed

❤️Sex & datingRelaxed

👕Dress codeRelaxed

🕌ReligionRelaxed

🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits

📷Photo & videoRelaxed

🔪WeaponsAllowed, with limits

💶FinesRelaxed

🛂Visa & customsRelaxed

🤝BehaviorRelaxed

⛓️Jail riskAllowed, with limits

⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits

📡Internet & VPNRelaxed

🚁DronesAllowed, with limits

💵Cash & currencyRelaxed

🩺Vaccines & healthAllowed, with limits

💻Remote workRelaxed

🗣️Politics & protestAllowed, with limits

Get the exact rules for your trip

This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Costa Rica, offline, in 23 languages.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rica strict with tourists?

Overall verdict: Relaxed. 0 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (none), 10 require caution.

What can get me fined or arrested in Costa Rica?

No topic is flagged as banned, but 10 require caution: Drugs, Medicines, Theft & scams, Driving, Weapons, Jail risk, Extradition, Drones.

Where do I find the exact rules for Costa Rica?

In LawsTravels: open Costa Rica, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. Your home country is free; a destination is unlocked for the price of a coffee.

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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.