Last updated September 2, 2026 · Editorial policy
This page has been retired. For current, checked information on Costa Rica: 12 Experiences You Can’t Miss, see Costa Rica Travel Guide.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.
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Tipping in Costa Rica
Culture: Service charge included. Restaurants: 10% service charge + 13% VAT included by law (Law 4946); extra optional, 5-10% for great service
Power & plugs in Costa Rica
Plug type(s): A, B | Voltage: 120V 60 Hz
From the US: adapter needed - No. Same 120V/60Hz as the US: no converter needed
Working out the money? Check whether your destination is a cash or card country, how much to bring, and how to dodge ATM fees and the DCC trap.
