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Travel Guidance
These vaccinations are commonly advised for travellers to Costa Rica, depending on your itinerary and planned activities. Our pharmacist will personalise your vaccination plan to suit your travel needs.
Protection against food and water-related infections.
Protects against infection from contaminated food and water in Costa Rica. Commonly recommended for all travellers.
Routine Vaccination Protection
Protects against serious bacterial infections. Booster may be needed if your routine vaccine is out of date.
Food & Water Protection
Protects against illness from contaminated food and water. Recommended for most travellers to Costa Rica.
For Adventure Travel
For Extended Travel Protection
Protects against blood-borne infection. Recommended for long stays or possible medical treatment abroad.
Certificate may be required
Certificate is needed if arriving from a country with yellow fever risk. Not required for direct travel from the UK.
Malaria risk in Costa Rica is generally low, but can vary depending on region and travel activities.
Some remote lowland regions near the Nicaragua and Panama borders may carry a higher malaria risk.
Most popular destinations such as San José, Manuel Antonio, and Monteverde have minimal malaria risk for travellers.
Use insect repellent, cover exposed skin in the evenings, and reduce mosquito exposure where possible.
We will review your itinerary and advise if antimalarial medication is required for your trip.
Drink treated or bottled water outside major cities to avoid stomach-related illnesses during travel.
Keep a safe distance from animals and avoid touching wildlife, even in tourist areas or parks.
Use repellent and wear covering clothing to reduce risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.
Take breaks from direct sun, use shade when possible, and maintain hydration throughout the day.
Carry essential medicines including pain relief, anti-diarrhoeal tablets, and prescriptions.
Ensure your travel insurance covers healthcare and emergency support in Costa Rica.
Choose a convenient time with our Baguley Pharmacy healthcare team.
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Clear answers to common questions about travel vaccinations and health advice for Costa Rica.
Most travellers are advised to consider Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and Tetanus protection. Additional vaccines such as Rabies or Hepatitis B depend on your itinerary and planned activities. We assess this individually during your visit.
You may need a yellow fever certificate if you are travelling from or have recently visited a country where yellow fever is present. It is not usually needed for direct travel from the UK, but entry rules should always be checked before departure.
Zika virus can occur in Costa Rica, along with other mosquito-borne infections. There is no vaccine, so prevention is key. Mosquito bite protection is especially important, and medical advice is recommended for pregnant travellers.
Ideally, travel vaccinations should be planned several weeks before departure to allow full protection. Even if you are travelling soon, we can still offer advice and suitable protection options.
Costs depend on the vaccines recommended for your travel plans. During your consultation, we provide a clear breakdown of all prices with no hidden charges.
Many vaccines can be given during a single appointment. However, some treatments require multiple doses over time, so earlier planning is recommended where possible.
Get expert travel vaccination advice and complete health protection before your trip to Costa Rica.
