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Welcome to Costa Rica [ How to use this guide ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Tips for Booking your flight ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/packing-list?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/apply-to-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/universities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrivals Instructions ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Working Culture ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to Do on Your Own ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/emergency-health-safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Mail & Packages in Costa Rica ## How to address mail We strongly encourage students to tell their friends and family to not send them care packages, as the mail service can take a very long time and can generate expensive fees and customs takes.   For letters and post cards, students can have them sent to Veritas directly:   Student name Universidad Veritas, CPI 1 Km al Oeste de Casa Presidencial San José, Costa Rica 10105   Students can also mail letters and post cards from Veritas, or from one of the many post offices around the city. When sending mail don't forget to add "USA" to the address!   The closest post office is located here: ([https://goo.gl/maps/fHbZ71QkbjRyuVgP9](https://goo.gl/maps/fHbZ71QkbjRyuVgP9))   There is also a special mailing service which is used only for emergencies such as lost/stole credit cards. This information can be provided by Site Director Lisa Pinheiro in case the students need it.    [Previous Chapter Sustainability Tips ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Shopping ](https://go.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal