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Costa Rica Resource Guide.Pdf Resource Guide Costa Rica www.larmgroup.com © Copyright LARM Group TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Welcome to Costa Rica Costa Rica History & Culture 4 Country Details Currency & Taxation Local I.D. Obtaining your Driver’s License General Driving Information Purchasing a Car General Economic Information 8 Home Finding Other Country Specific Utilities 10 Education English Schools 12 Banking National Private Hours Requirements to open a bank account ATMs Credit Cards 14 Medical System Insurance Hospitals Emergency Contacts 16 Transportation Transportation & Commuting Airports 17 Embassy & Consulates © Copyright LARM Group TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 National Holidays 19 The Local Flavor Food Eating out in Costa Rica 20 Landmarks & Tourist Spots Most important landmarks to visit Top Tourist Spots 22 Entertainment Arts & Culture Museums Entertainment Theatres Some recommended Restaurants Sports & Activities Shopping Centers and Malls Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Supermarket Chains Pulperías, Abastecedores and Mini-super 26 Helpful Tips Safety Dialing In/Out of Country 27 Weights & Measurements Chart 28 Notes © Copyright LARM Group As part of our Latin American Relocation Management (LARM) family, you can rest assured that we have your relocation needs covered. Our focus is making sure you experience a smooth transition, from start to finish. We’ve put together this guide with important information and resources that will help ease your relocation process as much as possible. We want to remind you that we stand by, ready to support and guide you whenever you might need it. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us directly. LARM Costa Rica LARM USA Headquarters PO Box 6540-1000 1961 NW 150th Avenue, Suite 103 Zapote, San Jose, Costa Rica Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Office: + (506) 2219-7853 Phone: + (954) 239-4081 Direct: + (506) 2219-8943 Email: [email protected] Fax: + (506) 2253-3389 Email: [email protected] LARM - COSTA RICA RESOURCE GUIDE 1 © Copyright LARM Group Welcome to Costa Rica Costa Rica is the oldest and most established democracy in Latin America. This beautiful country is recognized worldwide for its biodiversity and beautiful landscape. Currently, over 30% of its national territory is under some form of protection – including national parks, forest reserves and wildlife refuges – and the government and civil society share the responsibility for conservation efforts. On the political side, in 1987, former President Oscar Arias was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his key role in reaching regional peace after several years of political crisis. In addition, Costa Rica is attractive to foreign investors due to its uniqueness within the larger region of Central America. 2 © Copyright LARM Group History & Culture During his fourth and last trip to the New World in 1502, In 1948, there was a turbulent period, which marked a Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica. He arrived at turning point for Costa Rican history. A revolution broke an island that natives called Quiribri, which he named “La out when President Rafael Angel Calderón Guardia, who is Huerta” (The Orchard). When Spanish explorers arrived in considered the father of the country’s health and educatio- Costa Rica, they found that the region was inhabited by nal systems, refused to quit the presidency after losing the several native tribes: “Bruncas”, “Chorotegas” and “Hue- election. After that memorable revolution, the new political tares.” These tribes were grouped into two great areas of constitution was set forth on November 9, 1949. This cons- cultural influence: “Mesoamerica” (Mayans and Aztecs) and titution, which is still valid, covers important areas such as the South American cultures. Costa Rica was where these freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom two cultural traditions met, creating a crossroads of culture of speech. These rights are granted not only to Costa Rican and commerce. citizens, but also to foreigners who are living in the country. The most interesting archeological findings throughout Costa Rica are related to pottery and metal-working. The art of gold-working was already practiced 1,000 before the Spanish conquest and it was, in fact, the most advanced te- chnique used in the whole isthmus. Towards the end of the XVII century, the first coffee seeds were brought to Costa Rica. The importance of coffee over future centuries was great. LARM - COSTA RICA RESOURCE GUIDE 3 © Copyright LARM Group Country Details Full country name: Republic of Costa Rica Location: Costa Rica is located in the Central American isthmus, which forms a bridge between North and South Capital: San Jose America. To the south it borders with Panama, Nicaragua to Area: 51,100 km/ 19,653 sq. mi the North, to the East with the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Population: 4,301,712 (2011) Ocean, and to the West the Pacific Ocean. The country is divided into 7 provinces: San José, Heredia, Cartago, Official Language: Spanish Alajuela, Guanacaste, Puntarenas and Limón. Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC) Climate: The climate is mainly tropical. Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic Summer Season (Dry): Late December – April 21° - 32°C Religion: Catholic 70.5%, 13.8% Evangelical Protestant (70 - 90°F) Area Code: 506 Winter Season (Wet): : May – November 18° – 27°C (64° – 81°F) 4 © Copyright LARM Group Currency & Taxation • Official Name: Costa Rican Colón (CRC) • Individuals residing in Costa Rica regardless of nationality • Exchange Rate: CRC $1,000 = USD $2.00 • Individuals hired in a professional occupation **Confirm current rates before making any transactions due • Physical and legal entities not specifically mentioned to constant changes in the exchange rates. and engaged in profit making activities in Costa Rica. Money Denominations: Paper notes come in denomi- nations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 Local I.D. colones. Local ID: The Costa Rican Residency card is called DIMEX. Taxes: Under the Costa Rica tax system, residents and It provides a 12 digit identification number with a photo- corporations are taxed only income earned in Costa Rica. graph and signature of the card holder. This is granted once The tax year begins October 1st and ends September 30th, the residency permit is approved. both for individuals and corporations. According to the Law all of the following are subject to income taxation: Instructions: You will be granted your local ID, DIMEX once your visa process is approved. • Legal entities, the facto corporation, professional compa- nies, and state enterprises which operate in the country There are categories to obtain a Temporary Residency • Branch offices, subsidiaries, or agencies of any Permit in Costa Rica: non-resident which operates in the country • As an employee hired by an Accredited company before the local Immigration Office. The process can • Trusts take 45 days. • Inheritances (as long as remaining indivisible) • As an employee hired by a non- Accredited Com- pany. The process can take between 6-8 months. LARM - COSTA RICA RESOURCE GUIDE 5 © Copyright LARM Group Basic documents required: University Degree, Job contract, General Driving Information Marriage Certificate and Birth certificate of family. • Costa Ricans drive on the right side of the road and Why it is needed: The DIMEX is indispensable for some traffic signs as well as speed limit information is important processes like the validation of a foreign driver´s posted on vertical signs to the side of the road or license or to open a bank account. painted on the pavement. Where it will be used: It will be used as your unique • Car Seat Requirements for children: means of identification in Costa Rica in which you will need to show you are a legal resident. Up to 10 kg Between 10 - 18 kg Over 18 kg 145 cm height Obtaining your Driver’s License • All foreign citizens living in Costa Rica, require a local driver`s license. • Home country DL can be used for the duration of the tourist visa that was granted upon arrival (this will • You need to give way to ambulances and fire trucks depend on the nationality). by moving to the side. • The validation process of a local DL is quite bureau- • If a cop stops you he will ask for your local driver´s cratic and can take +4 hours. license and your local ID card (DIMEX). They will probably check that your car has passed the vehicu- • The Residency Card or DIMEX is needed to validate lar inspection called RITEVE and that you MARCHA- a driver´s license and the applicant has to reside MO (road tax) is updated. uninterruptedly for 90days in Costa Rica to be able to apply. • Typically, In Costa Rica, you do not pump your own gas, someone at the gas station does it for you. It is not customarily to tip for this. 6 © Copyright LARM Group Purchasing a Car General Economic Information The general recommendation is to purchase a car, whether Costa Rica has a stable economy that depends mainly on it is used or new in a renowned car dealer. tourism, agriculture and electronic exports. Poverty has If you decide to purchase a used car the basic steps to been substantially reduced over the past 15 years and a follow are the following: strong social security network has been implemented. • Make sure the Marchamo (registration & manda- Business Hours tory liability insurance) and Riteve (inspection) are Monday – Friday current. Both stickers are located on the windshield. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The month that the Riteve is due coincides with the last number of the license plate, 1 is January Shopping Centers & Malls and so on. The Marchamo is paid annually between Monday – Saturday November 1st and December 31st. 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sundays • Bring the car to a mechanic (one you choose). Cars 9:00 a.m.
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