The following is a series of documents and links intended to provide general guidelines when planning, traveling, or staying at the Soltis Center.

• For visa requirements in traveling to Costa Rica, please visit the web page of the Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria de Costa Rica:https://migracion.go.cr/Paginas/Visas.aspx or contact the Study Abroad Program Office of your university or college. 
• For travel warnings and alerts to Costa Rica, visit the US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs at: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html or contact the Study Abroad Program of your university or college. 
• For vaccines and medicines, or Health Information for Travelers to Costa Rica, visit with your doctor or visit the CDC web page at: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/costa-rica.
• It is recommended to bring some cash (dollars). The exchange rate varies on a daily basis but for the current exchange rate, visit the Central Bank of Costa Rica website: https://gee.bccr.fi.cr/indicadoreseconomicos/Cuadros/frmVerCatCuadro.aspx?idioma=1&CodCuadro=%20400
• If bringing dollar bills, be sure to have low denomination bills of $20 dollar bills or less. Bills in the amount of $50 or $100 are hardly ever accepted locally. To exchange dollar bills to “colones”, we recommend exchanging at the local banks instead of at the airports. No U.S. coins are taken locally; only "colones", the local currency.
• If you have made arrangements to have us waiting for you, look for the person with the Texas A&M University sign in-hand. Do not allow anyone else to handle your luggage.
• Public shuttle schedules and information available upon request.
• Major credit cards are accepted in Costa Rica but be sure to have it activated for overseas traveling.
• For those suffering with car sickness, bring medications with you. These types of medications can also be obtained locally.
• Bring your prescription medications.

You should bring the following:

• Rain gear (umbrella or raincoat)
• Insect repellent
• Suntan/sun block lotion
• Flashlight (with rechargeable batteries)
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Swimsuits
• Sandals/flip flops
• Several extra pair of clothes
• Sunglasses
• Personal first aid kit
• Hat/cap
• Water canteen or bottle
• Original and a copy of your personal insurance card
• Personal identification card
• Original and a copy of your passport

Recommended, if handy:

• Binoculars
• Camera
• Laptop computer, tablets and smartphones