Vaccinations for Costa Rica
Complete overview of recommended and required vaccinations, health risks and practical information for your trip.
About Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a pioneer in ecotourism and holds 5% of global biodiversity. The country offers rainforests, volcanoes, idyllic beaches on two oceans and excellent wildlife watching. The locals, 'Ticos', are friendly and the country is politically stable. 'Pura vida' is the local philosophy of life.
Health risks
Yellow Fever - Conditional (g1)
Yellow fever is NOT endemic, no risk. Only required when transiting from high-risk area (any transit duration). Niet endemisch. Verplicht bij binnenkomst uit gele koorts gebieden, inclusief Tanzania en Zambia.
Malaria risk
Malaria risk in northern Alajuela province near Nicaraguan border.
Need malaria tablets for this trip? Request a prescription online - a practitioner reviews your request.
Request prescriptionBase vaccinations
Basic vaccination against three serious infectious diseases.
Protects against liver inflammation via contaminated food or water.
Protects against liver inflammation via blood or sexual contact.
Especially important when visiting family or for extended stays.
Additional vaccinations
When to start vaccinating?
Plan your vaccinations ideally 6-8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require multiple doses for full protection. For yellow fever, you must be vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.
Last minute trip? We can often help within the same week. Contact us.
Make appointment
Let our specialists advise you. We create a personal vaccination program for your trip to Costa Rica.
Overview Costa Rica
- Region: Central America
- Base vaccinations: 2
- Additional: 2
- Malaria: Risk present
- Yellow fever: Conditional