A List Of 50+ Costa Rica Entrance Fees: How Much It Costs To Enter National Parks, Reserves, and Refuges

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July 26, 2014 at 11:02 am #194773

Nikki Solano
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October 25, 2014 at 7:31 pm #194774

Holly
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Is this price in USD? or Colones?
- October 25, 2014 at 7:33 pm #194775
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Holly!
  
  Thanks so much for checking. The prices are in USD. 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
November 8, 2014 at 7:01 pm #194776

Terrance
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Awesome post.
- May 20, 2022 at 4:34 pm #198178
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Thank you, Terrance! 🙂
  
  Pura vida!
October 17, 2017 at 5:34 pm #194778

Patrick Lenow
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I have found no evidence of such, so I guess they do not exist, but is it possible to buy a pass for the national parks that covers entrance fees to multiple parks?
- October 17, 2017 at 8:11 pm #194779
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Patrick!
  
  What a wonderful idea that would be! It certainly would help encourage further exploration of some of Costa Rica’s most prized locations.
  
  To answer your question, I don’t believe there is such a pass for the national parks. 🙁 There’s a multi-museum pass for San Jose’s museums, though, in case you plan to spend time in the capital at all.
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
April 11, 2018 at 9:09 am #194780

James
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Hello,

Thanks for the informative article!

I’m wondering, do these fees apply to Costa Rican nationals as well? If not, would you happen to know if there is much difference in the fees for locals vs. foreigners?

Thank you
- May 20, 2022 at 5:08 pm #198182
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hi James!
  
  The fees noted in our article are for foreign visitors. Costa Rican nationals (who can provide a valid cedula) pay less to enter national parks, reserves, and refuges. Prices for nationals vary but generally range $1-5 USD (i.e., anywhere from one-fifth to one-tenth the price paid by foreigners).
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
September 6, 2019 at 1:12 am #194781

Jacqueline
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Just curious, what the admission fee is for the hot springs in Costa Rica.

Thanks!
- May 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm #198181
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Jacqueline!
  
  Hot spring entrance fees aren’t included in the article we wrote above because it focuses on entrance fees for national parks, reserves, and refuges but you can find out more information about hot springs in our related blog posts:
  
  Best Hot Springs In Arenal: We Compare All 12 La Fortuna Hot Springs
  Your Costa Rica Hot Springs Questions Answered
  
  Costa Rica is home to several hot springs; is there one in particular that you’re considering visiting?
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
January 14, 2021 at 10:34 pm #194783

Kate Sanders-Fleming
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FYI we were charged $11.30 to enter parque nacional los quetzales
- May 20, 2022 at 4:54 pm #198179
  
  Nikki Solano
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  Hey Kate!
  
  Thank you so much for reporting back about your experience! For future readers, the difference between the $11.30 that this commenter paid and the $10.00 fee that’s stated in our article above is the government’s 13% tax (i.e., $1.30).
  
  Pura vida! 🙂
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