Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
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The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...
in Costa Rica Can non-resident foreigners own Property in Costa Rica? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? It depends on what …
The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country....
For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
What's New?
Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...
in Costa Rica Can non-resident foreigners own Property in Costa Rica? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? It depends on what …
The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country....
For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
What's New?
Grecia is often considered one of the cleanest cities in Costa Rica and is recognized for its unique central church building made of… iron!
The canton of Alajuela is like a visiting card of the province and a mandatory crossing point for those coming or leaving Costa Rica. It is home to the Juan Santamaría International Airport, ...
in Costa Rica Can non-resident foreigners own Property in Costa Rica? The short answer? Yes. The long answer? It depends on what …
The Costa Rican tax system is based on the principle of territoriality, one of the most favorable for people who earn income from outside the country....
For years, Costa Rica was seen as a corner of paradise where you could retire, grow orchids, and eat papaya while counting your pills. Then ...
Help Center
Everything you need to know in a critical situation can be found in the Help Center.
Need help fast in Costa Rica? Learn the most important short codes for police, ambulance, fire, Red Cross, and other essential services. 911 is the main emergency line, but it’s not the only one. Save this information — it can make a difference in a critical moment.
Emergency numbers in Costa Rica
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General emergencies (fire brigade, police, ambulance) 911
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Firefighters (direct) 118
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National Police (Fuerza Pública – direct) 117
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Rural Police 127
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Red Cross (direct) 128
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Psychological emergencies (toll-free line) 800-273-7869
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Transit Police 2222-9330
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INAMU (domestic violence) Women's Delegation 2527-3761E-mail: delegacion@inamu.go.cr.
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INAMU (domestic violence) Rights Information and Guidance Center 2527-1911E-mail: delegacion@inamu.go.cr.
Public Transportation in Costa Rica
Official Translators Authorized for Apostilles and Legalizations
Do not take the risk of bringing translated documents.
These are not officially recognized in Costa Rica unless they are translated by a translator authorized by the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Avoid unnecessary costs and waste of time — do the translations directly here, with the accredited translator.
Other Institutions You May Need
Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Costa Rica
Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica
Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto
COSEVI - Consejo de Seguridad Vial
Registro Nacional
Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería Costa Rica - DGME
Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones, República de Costa Rica
Poder Judicial de Costa Rica
Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social
Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social CCSS
Dirección Nacional de Notariado
