🇨🇷 COSTA RICA – CRUISING CENTRAL AMERICA WITH THE PANAMA POSSE
MARINAS
- MARINA PAPAGAYO – Northern Pacifc Costa Rica
- MARINA PEZ VELA – Central Pacific Costa Rica
- MARINA BAHIA GOLFITO – Southern Pacific Costa Rica
- BANANA BAY MARINA – Southern Pacific Costa Rica
AGENTS
DOCUMENTATION | COSTA RICA |
Passport | Valid for length of stay; requires one blank page |
Boat Documentation | Coast Guard Doc (Original) |
Proof of Insurance | Liability Insurance may be required by marinas |
Crewlist | Required at checkin/out |
Zarpe | Required at checkin/out |
OFFICIAL PROCEDURES | Vessel can be on basic TIP for 90 days with the free import permit but you can extend 6mo at a time with the tourist/”duty free” TIP, renewable up to 2 years. Alternatively you can use an agent ( ~$ 1000 )and bond with Marina fro 2 years ( must stay in the marina ) |
Official Country Visa | None if stay is less than 180 days |
Immigration Visa | Good for 180 days; must leave the country to renew |
Required Permits | Temporary Import Certificate (good for 3 months) new option w fees via agent up to 18 months |
Upon Arrival Visit: | Immigration; Customs; Port Authority; Agricultural Inspection, Health ? |
Upon Departure Visit: | Immigration; Customs; Port Captain, Bank to pay for Zarpe ( $ 25 – $ 50 ) |
Entry & Exit Fees: | Free to $75 |
Notes: | |
OTHER | TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE – international or purchased in Costa Rica through the National Insurance Institute (INS – Instituto Nacional de Seguros) www.grupoins.com/seguroparaviajeros, or Sagicor www.sagicor.cr/seguro_para_turistas/. See more in the tab below |
Required Vaccinations | None |
Pets | APHIS Form 7001; Vaccinations Certificate
PET DETAILS >> DIRECCIÓN DE CUARENTENA ANIMAL |
Currency: Colon(es) |
PORTS OF ENTRY
Caribbean:
Puerto Limon
Pacific:
Golfito, Marina Papagayo, Playa de Coco, Puntarenas, Quepos
Check in with Agents avail via Marinas for a fee
Crime Index | Safety Index | Corruption Index | Corruption Score | GDP | Pop (M) | Life Ex. | Cost of Living | Groc. | Rest. $ | Loc.Purch.P. |
55.94 | 44.06 | 41 | 58% | 11,749 | 4.9 | 79.6 | 62.22 | 63.32 | 48.38 | 44.69 |
Country Contact Alejandro Filloy
COSTA RICA
506 2519 2000
Calle 98 Via 104, Pavas
San Jose, Costa Rico
Costa Rica Covid Related Information and Links
Where can I find updated official information on the situation of COVID-19 in Costa Rica?
You can stay informed at the following links:
Ministry of Health:
Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT):
https://www.ict.go.cr/en/institutional-services/coronavirus-support-material-tourism-sector.html
Presidency of the Republic:
https://www.presidencia.go.cr/noticias/
Migration Office:
https://www.migracion.go.cr/
Juan Santamaría International Airport:
https://sjoairport.com/en
Daniel Oduber International Airport (Liberia International Airport):
https://lircr.com/en/
TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE
– international or purchased in Costa Rica through the National Insurance Institute (INS – Instituto Nacional de Seguros) www.grupoins.com/seguroparaviajeros, or Sagicor www.sagicor.cr/seguro_para_turistas/.
See more in the tab below
COSTA RICA PILOT CHARTS
Costa Rica Pilot Charts depict averages in prevailing winds and currents, air and sea temperatures, wave heights, visibility, barometric pressure, and weather conditions at different times of the year. The information used to compile these averages was obtained from oceanographic and meteorologic observations over many decades during the late 18th and 19th centuries.The charts are intended to aid the navigator in selecting the fastest and safest routes with regards to the expected weather and ocean conditions. For an explanation of historic Costa Rica Climatology and how to read Wind-roses follow this link.
COSTA RICA CHARTS
DOWNLOAD COSTA RICA REFERENCE CHARTS
- Corinto to Punta Guianes – NICARAGUA – COSTA RICA 21540
- Plans on the West Coast of Costa Rica A. Bahia Brasilito and Bahia Potrero – COSTA RICA 21543
- Puerto Madero to Cabo Velas (Pacific Coast) NICARAGUA – COSTA RICA 21026
- Cabo Velas to Cabo Blanco – COSTA RICA 21550
- Punta Giones to Punta Burica – COSTA RICA 21560
- C.R. 006, Gulf of Nicoya – COSTA RICA 21544
- Golfo Dulce – COSTA RICA 21562
- Cabo Metapalo to Morro de Puercos – COSTA RICA & PANAMA 21580
- Gulfito – COSTA RICA 21563
COSTA RICA - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Good Nautical has all the vetted anchorages and approaches for this route – participants get a free one season membership to Good Nautical
EXPANDED COSTA RICA ROUTE SEGMENTS
🇳🇮 SAN JUAN DEL SUR - BAHIA SANTA ELENA 🇨🇷
30 nm
🇨🇷 BAHIA SANTA ELENA - BAHIA COCOS
50 nm
🇨🇷 BAHIA COCOS - BAHIA BALLENA
110 nm
🇨🇷 BAHIA BALLENA - GOLFO DE NICOYA - BAHIA HERRADURA
90 nm
🇨🇷 BAHIA HERRADURA - BAHIA DRAKE
100 nm
🇨🇷 BAHIA DRAKE - GOLFO DULCE - GOLFITO
90 nm
🇨🇷 GOLFITO - CABO MATAPALO 🇵🇦
60 nm
ALERTS
Additional Safety Info and know high crime areas to avoid
Central neighborhood in Limon
Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Liberia city
Violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, is common. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Desamparados neighborhood San Rafael
Violent crime, such as homicide and assault, is common. Police presence is limited.
Pavas and Hospital neighborhoods in San Jose
Criminal assault and homicides have been reported in these areas. Gang activity, such as territorial disputes and narcotics trafficking, has been reported in Pavas in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy.
COSTA RICA SEARCH AND RESCUE SAR
Costa Rica Search and Rescue Center
Type: JRSC, Country:
SRR:
Tel: +(506) 2440-2235
rfic@dgac.go.cr
Telephone+(506) 2440-2235
Emailrfic@dgac.go.cr
Fax+(506) 2443-8965
Location9.7489166, -83.7534256
MRCC Costa Rica (Guardacostas)
SRR:
Tel: +506 2286 4418
operaciones.sng.cr@gmail.com
Telephone+506 2286 4418
+506 2286 6880
Emailoperaciones.sng.cr@gmail.com
Fax+506 2286 5813
Location 9.7489166, -83.7534256