Honeymoons in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Overview

When you're choosing a honeymoon destination it needs to be one that suits both of you as a couple. If you're looking for a mixture of sun, sea and sand, as well as plenty of adventure, then Costa Rica may be just the destination for you. With hotel resorts or small inns in which to stay, why not explore all that this vibrant country has to offer.

If you've never considered Latin America as a place in which to spend your honeymoon then perhaps you should. With a fantastic diversity of landscapes, there is so much to see and do, and even after a long haul flight from South Africa, you won't be disappointed. If you want to relax then sit back and enjoy a boat cruise along the wetlands of Cano Negro or the canals of Tortuguero. Visit the active volcano of Arenal and marvel at the fire belching and lava flows. Wander round the capital city and enjoy the historic buildings and the vibrant Spanish people. Get the adrenalin flowing on a canopy ride zipping down miles of lines with the rain forests below you. However you spend your honeymoon in Costa Rica the memories will stay with you forever.

Key Facts for Costa Rica

Currency: Costa Rican Colon

Capital: San Jose

Language: Spanish

Flight time: 14 hours from Johannesburg

When to Honeymoon in Costa Rica

When to go:
– The dry season is also the high season and runs from late November to early April. It gets very busy and prices are at their highest. You could travel from May to November which is the wet season but is also much quieter and offers the best deals.

Flight information:
– Multiple carriers operate a service between South Africa and Costa Rica. Delta flies from Johannesburg via Atlanta to San Jose with a duration of approximately 3l½ hours.

Currency:
– Costa Rican Colon

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Tips for Getting Married Abroad

Getting Married in Costa Rica

If you're looking for a stunning Latin American destination at which to host your wedding, then why not consider Costa Rica. Rich in natural wonders and biodiversity, weddings abroad in Costa Rica, can fulfil all of your dreams. Costa Rica offers plenty of churches and fabulous hotel resorts at which to exchange your vows and with an abundance of hotel resorts and converted mansion houses all able to help host a celebratory party or reception, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Marriage Requirements

Costa Rica

There is no waiting period for weddings in Costa Rica so once the paperwork has been presented, a couple can get married almost upon arrival. A local lawyer can normally handle the paper work for you and you will need to give him the following information. Full names of both parties, together with ages and nationalities and place of birth. Passport numbers, address and occupations of both parties as well as the full name and nationality of the father and maiden name and nationality of the mother. It will also be necessary to give full details of both witnesses. Couples need to take with them valid passports as well as two copies, together with copies of the witnesses' passports. On arrival they will have to swear that the information they have given is correct. After the ceremony has taken place a marriage certificate is filed in Costa Rica. A copy is also sent to the embassy of the residing country of the couple as well as a copy to their home address. For more information visit http://www.weddingsincostarica.com/documents.htm