Costa Rica Emergency Numbers and Essential Contacts
Every emergency number in Costa Rica — 911, Cruz Roja, Bomberos, OIJ, poison control and INS — plus the traffic accident procedure that protects your claim.
More Costa Rica Guides
More reading from CRIE about Costa Rica and life abroad. For a focused starting point, explore our residency requirements and essential guides.
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Proof of Address Requirements for Costa Rica Residency
Navigating the costa-rica-residency-proof-of-address-requirements can be challenging. Let us guide you through the essential steps you need.
Name Mismatches in Costa Rica Residency Documents
We provide guidance on handling name-mismatch-documents-costa-rica for residency. Learn practical solutions in our informative guide.
Medical Certificates for Costa Rica Residency: What Is Required?
A medical certificate is not a universal document requirement for every Costa Rica residency application. The DGME general requirements and
Renewing Your Passport During a Costa Rica Residency Application
If you need to renew a foreign passport while a Costa Rica residency application is pending, treat the passport renewal
Birth Certificate Requirements for Costa Rica Residency
Understand the essential costa-rica-residency-birth-certificate-requirements that streamline your path to residency in Costa Rica today.
Churches and Religious Communities in Costa Rica: A Visitor Guide
Costa Rica is the only country in the Americas with an official state religion. Here is what Article 75 actually says, how the country is really divided, and how to find an English-language congregation.
Public Pools in Costa Rica: Swimming, Day Passes and Safety
The North American town pool barely exists here. What Costa Rica has instead is the balneario — spring-fed complexes where the water runs straight through rather than being recirculated.
Costa Rica Art Galleries and Museums: A Practical Visitor Guide
Costa Rica’s art scene is almost entirely state-run, and its three great museums share a peculiarity — the buildings were all something else first.
Public Libraries in Costa Rica: Books, Digital Resources and Visits
Costa Rica has sixty public libraries plus the National Library, run centrally by the Ministry of Culture rather than by town councils — and they are spread far more unevenly than you would guess.