Location: Central America
Local Time: GMT-6
Capital City: San Jose
Population: 4.56 million
Area: 51,200357,021 square km, 31,815 square miles.
Language(s): Spanish, English is widely spoken
Dialling Code: 506
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 911
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. National or International licence required
Electricity: 120V AC 60Hz
Currency: Costa Rican Colon (CRC 1 = 100 Centimos)
Notes: CRC: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000
Coins: CRC: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0900-1700/1800 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1800/1900 Mon-Sat
Public Holidays
2012
Note: * Not legally binding. Most businesses close for the whole of Holy Week and between Christmas and New Year.
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Spanish, many executives speak English. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Tipping: Service charges are added to bills by hotels & restaurants, however additional 5-10% tips are expected
