Costa Rica is very safe for travelers, with good healthcare and the main travel-health watch-outs being food/water hygiene and mosquito-borne illness like dengue.
Costa Rica is very safe for travelers, with good healthcare and strong public health standards. The main concerns are food and water safety and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue. The CDC typically recommends Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid vaccinations and insect precautions.
Travel medication bundles for Costa Rica — each pack is built and reviewed by US-licensed clinicians for the specific health risks of that route.
Costa Rica is a leading eco-tourism destination, known for lush rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, and abundant wildlife. With a strong environmental ethos and welcoming culture, it offers both adventure and relaxation in a stable, easy-to-navigate setting.
Costa Rica is very safe for travelers, with good healthcare and strong public health standards.
The main concerns are food/water safety and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue.
The CDC typically recommends hepatitis A/B, typhoid, and insect precautions.
Based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Replace the travel clinic, the pharmacy visit, and the scattered spreadsheet. A clinician-founded platform where every part of your health prep is connected to your trip.
Sources: CDC Travelers' Health — Costa Rica; CDC Yellow Book
Yes — Costa Rica is very safe, with good healthcare and strong public health standards.
Beyond routine vaccinations, the CDC typically recommends Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid for most travelers. Confirm specifics with a licensed provider.
Yes — dengue is the main concern. Use EPA-registered insect repellent, cover up at dawn and dusk, and consider permethrin-treated clothing for outdoor itineraries.
Wandr currently assigns Costa Rica a safety grade of A (Low Risk) and a risk score of 90/100. Grades summarize destination-specific risk across vaccine-preventable disease, common medication needs, altitude, climate, and outbreak alerts. Scores are derived from CDC, WHO, and US State Department guidance and updated regularly. Use the grade as a starting point — your personal plan still depends on your itinerary, health history, and length of stay.
Vaccine requirements depend on your itinerary, season, and health history. For Costa Rica, review the "Wandr's Recommendations" section above, which reflects current CDC guidance. Most travelers should also be up to date on routine immunizations (MMR, Tdap, flu, COVID-19). Wandr can match you with a licensed provider to confirm what you need and route prescriptions to your pharmacy.
Start 4–6 weeks before departure when possible. Some vaccines require multiple doses spaced weeks apart (e.g., Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis), and antimalarials like Atovaquone-Proguanil should be started 1–2 days before entering a malaria-risk area. If you have less than 4 weeks, Wandr can still help — most prescriptions are ready for same-day pharmacy pickup after provider review.
A traditional travel clinic visit typically costs $115–$250+ and requires an in-person appointment 1–2 weeks out. Wandr provides the same CDC-aligned guidance online: a licensed US provider reviews your visit — usually within 24 hours — and sends prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. Your $89 online visit covers the physician review and one Rx sent to your pharmacy, +$29 for each add-on Rx, or $199 for the Comprehensive Travel Kit visit (up to 9 Rx). Your pharmacy bills the medication itself; HSA/FSA and pharmacy insurance apply.
After a Wandr-licensed provider reviews and approves your visit, prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy for same-day pickup. You choose your pharmacy during the intake process.
Yes. Wandr accepts HSA and FSA payment for medical visits and prescriptions. Most travel-health expenses — provider fees, prescription medications, and many vaccines — qualify under IRS-eligible medical care rules. Your pharmacy insurance may also cover a portion of the medication cost itself.
Check vaccines, order travel medications, and get a clinician-reviewed plan — all online, typically within 24 hours.
