Can tourists use Alcohol in Costa Rica?
Yes.
Alcohol is legal in Costa Rica for adults 18+. Updated October 2026.
Tourist rules
Visitors to Costa Rica are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Costa Rica for adults 18+.
The same 18+ age floor applies to visitors.
Do not treat a domestic ruling as permission to carry Alcohol through customs.
Frequently asked
Is Alcohol legal in Costa Rica?+
Yes — Alcohol is legal in Costa Rica for adults 18+.
Is Alcohol legal everywhere in Costa Rica?+
The recorded status for Costa Rica as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for Alcohol in Costa Rica?+
The recorded minimum age is 18.
Can tourists use Alcohol in Costa Rica?+
Visitors to Costa Rica are generally subject to the same alcohol rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
When was this Costa Rica Alcohol ruling last verified?+
Last verified 2026-10-19.
Can you fly with Alcohol into Costa Rica?+
Domestic legality in Costa Rica does not make it legal to carry Alcohol across an international border. Border rules are separate and typically prohibit it.