Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Costa Rica? Find Out Here!

One of the major concerns when you travel abroad is if it’s safe to drink tap water. This is one of the most common questions we get from our readers and friends because there are a lot of common misconceptions about it and you’ll hear different things from different people.

So in this article we’re going to talk about water quality in Costa Rica and whether it’s safe for visitors to drink tap water in Costa Rica. Hopefully this will help clear up some confusion so you can be prepared for your trip!

Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Costa Rica?

As for me, being Costa Rican, I never had any problems before with the water. However, I have been drinking tap water since I was kid growing up in Heredia. For us locals, it’s not a problem.

For foreigners, it could be a different story. Many of my friends from different countries have drank the tap water and haven’t had any problems. Samantha never grew up drinking tap water in the US so it was weird for her at first, but she…