Customs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica's basic customs regulations.

Customs in Costa Rica can be called quite loyal. Take at least the fact that on the territory of the country you can bring as much currency as you need for a full-fledged vacation.

If you are over the age of 18, the list of things you can take on an airplane to Costa Rica includes:

  • Up to 50 cigars or 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco
  • Shoes, clothing, and perfume for personal use

If you are wondering how much alcohol you can bring into Costa Rica, it cannot exceed 3 liters. Despite this, how much alcohol you can take out of Costa Rica is not stipulated by local law. In this case, you need to rely on the customs regulations of your country.

When planning a vacation in this Central American country, ask in advance what is forbidden to bring into Costa Rica and take out of Costa Rica. You will not be allowed through customs with vegetables, fruits, plant seeds, flowers, meat products. It is strictly forbidden to carry weapons and ammunition without proper authorization, narcotic substances, pornographic materials. It is prohibited to take out of the country antiques, archaeological values, rare breeds of animals and birds, their effigies and skulls.


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