Visitor Information in Costa Rica

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Learn more about foreign destinations by checking government-issued travel advisories and country information. For a broader picture, consider information from more than one country.

The official tourism board, the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT), has free maps, bus schedules, and brochures. However, these folks could do better with the information they provide. Arrive armed with specific questions and know that they will not recommend hotels. Visitor information is provided by the Costa Rica Tourist Board in Canada and in the United States

Tourist Information

Costa Rican Embassy in the U.K (Flat 1, 14 Lancaster Gate, London, W2 3LH. 020/7706-8844. costarica.embassyhomepage.com). Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT. 866/267-8274 in U.S. and Canada; 506/299-5800 in Costa Rica. www.visitcostarica.com. Plaza de la Cultura, C. 5, between Avdas Central and 2. 506/222-1090. Juan Santamaría Airport. 506/443-1535).

Government Advisories

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (300/139-281 travel advisories; 02/6261-3305 Consular Travel Advice. www.smartraveller.gov.au). Consular Affairs Bureau of Canada (800/267-6788; 613/944-6788 from overseas. www.voyage.gc.ca). New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (04/439-8000. www.mft.govt.nz).

U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (0845/850-2829 or 020/7008-1500. www.fco.gov.uk/travel). U.S. Department of State (888/407-4747; 202/501-4444 from overseas. www.travel.state.gov).