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Your Dream Home in Costa Rica Awaits
Wake up to tropical birdsong and enjoy your morning coffee in nature.
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Wake up to tropical birdsong and enjoy your morning coffee in nature.
Stop dreaming — click below and own your private slice of paradise in Costa Rica.
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Current Time in Costa Rica
UTC-6 (Central Standard Time)
No daylight saving time
Time Zone Comparison
When it's 12:00 PM in Costa Rica:
- New York: 2:00 PM (EST, UTC-5)
- London: 7:00 PM (GMT, UTC+0)
- Moscow: 10:00 PM (MSK, UTC+3)
- Tokyo: 3:00 AM next day (JST, UTC+9)
Business Hours
- Government offices: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (typically close for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM)
- Banks: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (some until 6:00 PM)
- Shops: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (malls until 9:00 PM)
- Restaurants: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (varies)
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Official Language
Spanish is the official language of Costa Rica.
Key phrases for travelers:
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Pura vida! | Hello/Goodbye/Everything's great | POO-rah VEE-dah |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Gracias | Thank you | GRAH-syahs |
| ¿Dónde está el baño? | Where is the bathroom? | DON-day es-TAH el BAN-yo |
English & Other Languages
English is widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and by many younger Costa Ricans.
In the Caribbean region, you may hear Creole English and Mekatelyu (a Jamaican Patois dialect).
Several indigenous languages are spoken by about 2% of the population, including Bribri, Cabécar, and Maléku.
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