

Nestled in Costa Rica’s green hills lies San Jose, a city full of culture and history home to many museums, art galleries, theaters, and entertainment.
Currency | Costa Rican Colón |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Timezone | Central Standard Time (UTC-6) |
Unique Feature | Wide Array of Art and History Museums |
Good For | Sightseeing, Colonial Architecture, Local Artisans |
The best time to visit San Jose is December through April.
For a legal wedding in Costa Rica, you will need two witnesses, passports, and other documents (as listed below). If a woman is divorced or widowed, she will need to provide a divorce decree or death certificate that is at least 300 days old.
Airport: Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Required for Entry: Passport, Onward or Return Ticket, Confirmation of Accommodation
- Marriage License
- Passports
- Copies of Birth Certificates
- Copy of Divorce Certificate*
- Copy of Spouse Death Certificate(s)**
*Only if a woman is divorced.
**Only if a woman is widowed.