Check first
At the border
🛂 ENTERINGCosta Rica 
High-risk - usually needs a permit.
- Live plants, seeds, soil and cuttings are tightly controlled for biosecurity.
- Most require a phytosanitary certificate or are banned outright.
- Declare on arrival without exception.
Import rules change often and vary by nationality. Confirm with the Costa Rica customs authority or your embassy before you travel.