Health & safety: Costa Rica
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Costa Rica?
Tap water safe in Costa Rica — exception in our region!
Food safety in Costa Rica
Excellent food safety.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
- Yellow Fever if arriving from risk countries
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Hepatitis A + B
- Typhoid
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Cerro Chirripó (3,820m). Most areas low.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Dengue + Zika + Chikungunya in lowlands. Malaria rare. DEET on coast.
Heat risk
Coastal areas year-round warm.
Emergency medical infrastructure
Cima Hospital + others in San José. Excellent.