Tourist Information
When leaving the SJO Airport, walk towards the last door and after passing immigration you will be welcome by Canatur Service (Camara Nacional de Turismo) they will give you a sticker to place on your t-shirt. This sticker will help your tour guide indentify you and welcome you to the country.
If you want to travel faster within our country use domestic flights. Here are some important facts:
Maximum luggage allowance is 25 pounds per person.
Excess luggage will be charged and subject to space or weight.
Charter Services are available upon request (i.e. helicopters)
Banks are open from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Estate banks) for money exchanging Make sure to pack light while you travel and make sure you include these items:
Rain Jacket, mosquito repellent, flash light, hiking shoes and camera
Sales taxes are typically 13%
Water is safe to drink in all areas of the country
Car Rental
Driving in Costa Rica or any Latin America country can be a challenge. However, if you must you should try to avoid driving at night.
Never to leave anything of value in a parked car
You must be prepared to make quick decisions on the road
Driving Hazards:
Huge potholes
Sudden fog
Animals on the road
Heavy rains
If you would like to rent a car, we can help you get one that is best for the driving conditions you will encounter. You must meet the following criteria:
21 years for age with a valid Driver's License and Passport.
Provide a credit card with a security minimun of $1000 for the deposit
At Emmanuel Tours we are concern about the safety of all children and adolescents. We have signed a code of conduct to help prevent any type of sexual exploitation of minors in our country. We take this code of conduct very seriously and expect our visitors to ahere to this code at all times while traveling. In addition, Please:
Respect local enviroment.
Preserve local resources.
Remember to turn off ligths and air conditioning when you leave your room
Try to not waste water when you are not using it
