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San Vicente: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

human settlement in Costa Rica

Now in the citySan Vicente+17°CCloudy · sunrise 05:27 AMupdated 11:34 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rate₡454.92per 1 $CRC — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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San Vicente in pictures24 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information on customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tobías Bolaños International Airport SYQ9.9 km from the centre
Juan Santamaría International Airport SJO18 km from the centre
Quepos Managua Airport XQP58 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Costa Rica: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country
volunteeringupdated Mar 12, 2026
Volunteer in Costa Rica
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish, Spanish · B2
any · for students
workandtravel.com

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