Costa Rica Travel Vaccines & Health
Key Highlights: Arenal volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, Manuel Antonio wildlife, Tortuguero turtles, surfing
Book clinic visits 6 to 8 weeks before departure to complete multi-dose courses (e.g. Rabies, Hep B).
Health Summary for UK Travellers
Premier eco-tourism destination with excellent sanitation, but high tropical mosquito-borne exposure (Dengue, Zika) in rainforests and coastal national parks.
Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement
Certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from yellow fever endemic nations in South America or Africa.
Malaria Risk Advisory
Mosquito Prevention RequiredAffected Areas: Low seasonal risk along the Caribbean coast (Limon province) and northern border zones (Los Chiles). Negligible to no risk in San Jose, Arenal, or Pacific beaches.
Strict mosquito bite avoidance (DEET 50%) is usually sufficient. Antimalarials may be considered for extended overnight stays in remote Limon plantations.
Recommended Vaccines for Most Travellers
Strongly advised by UK travel health authorities for holidays, city visits, and general tourist itineraries.
Why it's advised: Recommended for all UK visitors.
| Provider / Travel Clinic | Course / Dosage | Price | BookBook / View |
|---|---|---|---|
 Parkview Pharmacy Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £35.00 Best Price | View Offer |
 Murray's PharmacyClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
 Ealing Travel Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | View Offer |
 TravelDoc Single Dose | Single Dose | £50.00 | View Offer |
Parkview Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £50.00 | View Offer |
 Regent Street Clinic™Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £50.00 | Book Clinic |
 Well Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £59.00 | View Offer |
 MASTA Travel HealthClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £63.00 | Book Clinic |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £63.00 | Book Clinic |
 Nomad TravelClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £63.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £63.00 | Book Clinic |
 Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £65.00 | Book Clinic |
 Superdrug Health ClinicClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £67.00 | Book Clinic |
 London Vaccination Clinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £70.00 | View Offer |
London Vaccination Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £89.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic 2-Dose Course | 2-Dose Course | £126.00 | Book Clinic |
Superdrug Health ClinicClinic 2-Dose Course | 2-Dose Course | £134.00 | Book Clinic |
Why it's advised: Ensure 10-year booster is up to date before outdoor adventure sports.
| Provider / Travel Clinic | Course / Dosage | Price | BookBook / View |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkview Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £28.00 Best Price | View Offer |
TravelDoc Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 | View Offer |
Ealing Travel Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 | View Offer |
Regent Street Clinic™Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 | Book Clinic |
Well Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £35.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £40.00 | Book Clinic |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £40.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £40.00 | Book Clinic |
Superdrug Health ClinicClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £42.00 | Book Clinic |
Murray's PharmacyClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
London Vaccination Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £50.00 | View Offer |
Consider for Specific Activities or Extended Stays
Recommended if trekking, visiting rural farming areas, handling animals, or staying with friends/relatives for more than 2 weeks.
Why it's advised: Recommended if dining in rural soda restaurants outside main tourist hubs.
| Provider / Travel Clinic | Course / Dosage | Price | BookBook / View |
|---|---|---|---|
TravelDoc Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 Best Price | View Offer |
Ealing Travel Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 Best Price | View Offer |
Regent Street Clinic™Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £30.00 Best Price | Book Clinic |
Parkview Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £32.50 | View Offer |
 Day Lewis Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £34.00 | View Offer |
Murray's PharmacyClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £35.00 | Book Clinic |
Well Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £35.00 | View Offer |
Well Pharmacy 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £36.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £38.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £38.00 | Book Clinic |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £40.00 | Book Clinic |
Superdrug Health ClinicClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £42.00 | Book Clinic |
London Vaccination Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £66.00 | View Offer |
Why it's advised: Consider for wildlife researchers or handling wildlife/bats in remote eco-lodges.
| Provider / Travel Clinic | Course / Dosage | Price | BookBook / View |
|---|---|---|---|
Murray's PharmacyClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £55.00 Best Price | Book Clinic |
Regent Street Clinic™Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £65.00 | Book Clinic |
London Vaccination Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £66.00 | View Offer |
TravelDoc Single Dose | Single Dose | £75.00 | View Offer |
Parkview Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £75.50 | View Offer |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £80.00 | Book Clinic |
Ealing Travel Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £90.00 | View Offer |
Murray's PharmacyClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £175.00 | Book Clinic |
Ealing Travel Clinic 2-Dose Course | 2-Dose Course | £180.00 | View Offer |
Well Pharmacy 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £222.00 | View Offer |
TravelDoc 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £225.00 | View Offer |
Parkview Pharmacy 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £226.50 | View Offer |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £240.00 | Book Clinic |
Why it's advised: Recommended for stays over 4 weeks.
| Provider / Travel Clinic | Course / Dosage | Price | BookBook / View |
|---|---|---|---|
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £27.00 Best Price | Book Clinic |
Parkview Pharmacy Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £30.00 | View Offer |
Ealing Travel Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £40.00 | View Offer |
Murray's PharmacyClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
TravelDoc Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | View Offer |
Regent Street Clinic™Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £45.00 | Book Clinic |
Parkview Pharmacy Single Dose | Single Dose | £50.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £52.00 | Book Clinic |
Superdrug Health ClinicClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £52.00 | Book Clinic |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £52.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £52.00 | Book Clinic |
London Vaccination Clinic Child Single Dose | Child Single Dose | £55.00 | View Offer |
London Vaccination Clinic Single Dose | Single Dose | £66.00 | View Offer |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic Child 3-Dose Course | Child 3-Dose Course | £81.00 | Book Clinic |
Parkview Pharmacy Child 3-Dose Course | Child 3-Dose Course | £90.00 | View Offer |
Murray's PharmacyClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £120.00 | Book Clinic |
Ealing Travel Clinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £120.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic Child 3-Dose Course | Child 3-Dose Course | £135.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic Child 3-Dose Course | Child 3-Dose Course | £135.00 | Book Clinic |
Superdrug Health ClinicClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £150.00 | Book Clinic |
Well Pharmacy 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £150.00 | View Offer |
Parkview Pharmacy 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £150.00 | View Offer |
MASTA Travel HealthClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £156.00 | Book Clinic |
Boots Travel VaccinationClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £156.00 | Book Clinic |
Nomad TravelClinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £156.00 | Book Clinic |
London Vaccination Clinic Child 3-Dose Course | Child 3-Dose Course | £165.00 | View Offer |
London Vaccination Clinic 3-Dose Course | 3-Dose Course | £198.00 | View Offer |
Malaria cannot be prevented by vaccination. Travellers visiting risk zones should take preventive antimalarial tablets and practice bite avoidance (DEET 50% repellent, treated mosquito nets, long-sleeved clothing).
Generic Atovaquone / Proguanil
From £19.95Taken once daily starting 1–2 days before entering a malaria zone, during the stay, and for 7 days after leaving.
Doxycycline (Antimalarial)
From £11.75Taken daily starting 1–2 days before entering, during the stay, and for 4 weeks after leaving.
NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro
Country guidance can change. Check the source and speak with a qualified travel-health professional before booking.