Overall safety level
Good · 87/100
The country brief gathers the required vaccines, the health risks and the entry rules on a single page. General information about the country, not personal medical advice.
Top health risks
Ordered by the figures reported to WHO for this country — not a risk level.
Source: WHO · updated October 26, 2026
Vaccines
May be needed depending on your travel plans or health
Sources: WHO/CDC · updated April 17, 2026 · Older than 6 months — may be out of date
Basic rules
Climate
Current alerts
2Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Costa Rica
There is an outbreak of hepatitis A (HAV) in Costa Rica. Most cases have been reported in San José province.
Sep 18, 2026
Level 2 - Chikungunya in Costa Rica
There is an outbreak of chikungunya in northwest Costa Rica. You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
Jul 30, 2026
Indicative prices
Entry rules
Know which vaccine you need? Great. Not sure? Just tell us your destination — we will figure it out and match you with a clinic. Free, no obligation.
