Is Costa Rica expensive for travelers?

Costa Rica is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Costa Rica safe for tourists?

Safety index in Costa Rica is 61/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Costa Rica?

Healthcare quality in Costa Rica scores 64/100

What is the quality of life like in Costa Rica?

Quality of life score for Costa Rica is 61/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Costa Rica?

Infrastructure score in Costa Rica is 52/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Costa Rica rank as a travel destination?

Costa Rica ranks #53 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Costa Rica?

Costa Rica scores 45/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Costa Rica each year?

Costa Rica welcomes 1.1M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Costa Rica?

GDP per capita in Costa Rica is $20.0k

What is the life expectancy in Costa Rica?

Average life expectancy in Costa Rica is 81.0 years

What is the population of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica has a population of 5.2M

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

The currency in Costa Rica is CRC ₡

What language is spoken in Costa Rica?

The official language in Costa Rica is Spanish

Can you pay by card in Costa Rica?

Paying in Costa Rica: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Costa Rica?

Emergency number in Costa Rica is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Puerto Viejo?

Cappuccino price in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is $3.00

How much does a beer cost in Puerto Viejo?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica costs $2.50

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Puerto Viejo?

Budget restaurant lunch in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica costs $10.00

How much are weekly groceries in Puerto Viejo?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica cost $50.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Puerto Viejo?

Taxi or Uber per km in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica costs $1.20

How much does public transport cost in Puerto Viejo?

Single transit ticket in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica costs $1.00

What is the price of petrol in Puerto Viejo?

Petrol 95 per litre in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is $1.20

How much does internet cost in Puerto Viejo?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica costs $50.00/month

What is the average salary in Puerto Viejo?

Average monthly net salary in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is $800

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Puerto Viejo

Triplandio Puerto Viejo guide covers 4 travel guides across 10 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 16 self-guided walking tours in Puerto Viejo with 38 POI, spanning 41.9 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 4

Areas 10

Local food 5

Tours / POI 16 / 38

Day / Night 30° / 23°

Local Time 16:24

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City & Country Data Costa Rica (Puerto Viejo)

Key travel data for Puerto Viejo — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Costa Rica

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 61

Health 🏥 64

Lifestyle ⭐ 61

Infra 🏗️ 52

Rank 🎯 #53

Score 📊 45

Tourists ✈️ 1.1M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $20.0k

Life Exp ❤️ 81.0 yrs

Population 👥 5.2M

Currency 💱 CRC ₡

Language 🗣️ Spanish

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Puerto Viejo

Coffee ☕ $3.00

Beer 🍺 $2.50

Lunch 🍽️ $10.00

Groceries 🛒 $50.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $1.20

Transit 🚇 $1.00

Fuel ⛽ $1.20/l

Internet 📡 $50.00/m

Salary 💵 $800/m

Best time to visit Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica)

Now (September) avg: 25°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Apr & Mar.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 30°C / 23°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:19 / 17:24

Local time 16:24

Sea Temp 30°C

Best Months

Apr & Mar

J Jan F Feb M Mar

A Apr

M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Sea temperature Sea warmth for swimming, by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Puerto Viejo (Costa Rica)

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Bread Vegetarian

Pan Bon

Pahn Bon · Sweet spice bread

A dense, sweet bread flavored with spices and dried fruits.

Open Pan Bon recipe

Snack Meat

Patí

Pah-tee · Empanada with spicy meat

Spicy meat-filled pastry popular in Puerto Viejo's street markets.

Open Patí recipe

Dessert Vegan

Plantinta

Plan-tin-tah · Plantain tart

Pastry filled with sweet mashed plantains and spices.

Open Plantinta recipe

Main course Vegetarian

Rice and Beans

Ryes and Beans · Coconut rice with beans

Classic Caribbean dish of rice and beans cooked in coconut milk.

Open Rice and Beans recipe

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