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Costa Rica's Week, Explained in 5 Minutes

Every week we gather Costa Rica's most important stories across politics, the economy, security, the environment and travel, and put them in context. There is no race for breaking news here. You get a clear timeline, the background you need and facts cross-checked across several outlets.

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Costa Rica GuideEssential facts, not news

Country basics

Capital
San José
Population
About 5.1 million
Area
About 51,100 km²
Language · Script
Spanish · Latin alphabet
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Currency
Colón (CRC, ₡) · US dollars widely accepted
Time zone
UTC−6 (CST) · No daylight saving

Emergency & help lines

All emergencies (police · fire · ambulance)
911
Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) tip line
800-8000-645
Poison control center
2223-1028
Immigration information (DGME)
1311

Traveler essentials

Country code
+506
Voltage · Plug
120V 60Hz · Type A/B
Driving side
Right-hand traffic
Major cities
San José · Alajuela · Heredia · Cartago · Liberia · Puntarenas · Limón · San Isidro de El General

Public holidays

Jan 1
New Year's Day
Mar/Apr (Holy Week)
Holy Thursday and Good Friday
Apr 11
Juan Santamaría Day (Battle of Rivas)
May 1
Labour Day
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Jul 25
Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya (Guanacaste Day)
Aug 2
Our Lady of the Angels Day
Aug 15
Mother's Day
Aug 31
Day of Black People and Afro-Costa Rican Culture
Sep 15
Independence Day
Dec 1
Army Abolition Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day

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