No, not really. Costa Rica does not have any dangerous diseases and the health care system is excellent. Two years ago the United Nations did a world wide health study and ranked Costa Rica 35th best in the world. The United States was ranked 36th. (top)

There are a number of illnesses that can be picked up in Costa Rica, but we have none of them in the vicinity of the lake. Some of the coastal areas have issues with malaria, Chagas and Dengue, but we do not have any of these issues near the Tilawa Resort Hotel. Sometimes, if the wind is light, there can be some mosquitoes and no-see-ums (bacones) around the hotel, which irritate, but bites are avoided by covering up in the normal ways and using repellant.

There are no required inoculations for Costa Rica, but it is a good idea to check with your physician for recommendations of optional inoculations and health precautions. Costa Rica is suffering an outbreak of dengue fever (both classic and hemorrhagic), although the incidence remains lower than in other Central American countries. Dengue is transmitted by mosquito bite and there is no vaccine. Anyone planning to travel in affected areas should take steps to avoid mosquito bites.

Yes, a valid passport is required to enter and visas are needed for certain nationalities so check ahead before traveling. For more information click here. The citizens of the following nationalities can stay for 90 days without a consular visa if International Agreements exist.

For purposes of tourism, you may visit Costa Rica for up to 90 days without a visa. Please see the website for the Costa Rican Embassy in the U.S. for information regarding visa and entry requirements.

Costa Rican law permits U.S. citizens to get married here. A lawyer can perform the required legal ceremony (see our list of attorneys). You will need the following documents: If you have not been married before, you must come to the Embassy's Consular Section and make a sworn statement to that effect before a consular officer (there is a $30 fee for this service). A Certificate from the Civil Registry that he/she is single (certificado de solter?a del Registro Civil).

Costa Rica's socialized medicine and public education has served to effectively control those illnesses and diseases that typically affect tropical countries. The standard of health here is very high. Vaccinations are not required, nor are they considered necessary.

Maybe. U.S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Every U.S. citizen or permanent resident must file a U.S. income tax return if certain income levels are reached. Income for filing requirement purposes is determined without regard to the foreign-earned income exclusion. To determine whether you are required to file a U.S.

Ninety five percent of our guests receive no shots or vaccines, nor have any of our guests run into any medical problems during or just following their trip. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control do not require any vaccinations prior to leaving the United States. They do, however, offer some helpful information for travelers to consider on their website.

Check the Embassy's Commercial Section for services for American investors. Also see our Trade page for research reports, general information and links to business-related organizations.

There are a number of websites, including the official website of Costa Rica Tourism, the Costa Rica Supersite, the Costa Rican Tourism Institute, and the Embassy of Costa Rica.

A valid passport is mandatory to enter Costa Rica. All passengers need a passport and there must be at least six months remaining before the passport expires.

Depending on your country of origin you may enter Costa Rica without a visa. USA, Canada and most European countries have this privilege. Please check Entry to Costa Rica for more information.

Although nothing is required for entry into Costa Rica, there are recommendations for precautions when traveling to remote areas. If you decide to take precautions in this regard, it's best to do so 2 to 3 weeks before your departure. Many passengers ask about Malaria pills, but there are hardly any mosquitoes in San Jose or on the popular tourist beaches. There can rather be found in the rainforest and along the rivers.

The first Monday of the month or the middle Monday of the month - the middle Monday is the Monday closest to the 15th - e.g. Monday between the 12th and 18th. The Spanish lessons are one on one and mainly conversational. The cost is $300 for 6 nights food/accommodation, 5 four hour days of Spanish lessons, and materials (course book that was designed for volunteers).

Foreigners can get married in Costa Rica. The documents needed are: - original birth certificate - affidavit of single status - police record - valid passport - divorce decree (if applicable) - These documents need to follow the authentication procedure before being taken to Costa Rica. This means you must take or send these documents to a Costa Rica Embassy in your country BEFORE you come. They will attach tax stamps (timbres) and return the documents to you. The current price is about $40.

Yes, all visitors to Costa Rica require a passport that is valid for more than six months after arrival in order to enter the country.

Yes. Beginning January 1, 2003, foreign visitors must have a current passport to enter the Republic of Costa Rica. Tourists are welcome to stay here for up to three months-plenty of time for you to visit Oro Verde!

Yes. Costa Rica requires U.S. citizens to possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date of entry into Costa Rica. Please check the expiration date of your passport. If your need to renew your passport or apply for a new one, you can pick up a passport application at your local U.S. Post Office. Passport applications can take up to 6 weeks to process unless you pay extra for the faster expedited service.

U.S. citizens do not need visa to visit Costa Rica and may stay up to 90 days. Please visit the following website for more information: