Information for attendees
FIAP-WPA INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR 2026
San José, Costa Rica • July 22–23
Host Hotel
Marriott Hacienda Belén
700 m West of Bridgestone/Firestone
La Ribera de Belén, Heredia
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Rate includes buffet breakfast and internet
→ Book with preferential rate
Transportation options
From Juan Santamaría Airport: 5 km (approx. 15 min)
Hotel Marriott CTT (Recommended)
Online booking: ctt.cr / [email protected]
*Mention attendance at the FIAP-WPA Seminar to access a preferential rate
Official taxis (with reservation)
Taxis Unidos Aeropuerto: taxiaeropuerto.com / (506) 2221 6865
Taxi Aeropuerto Costa Rica: taxiaeropuertodecostarica.com / (506) 7149 4127
Uber
Important: Uber is not authorized to pick up/drop off passengers AT the airport, but operates normally outside of it. It is reliable although not officially regulated.
Required vaccines
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT
International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever
This certificate is mandatory if you are traveling from countries classified as endemic:
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Venezuela
Important: Consult your local health center or travel medicine clinic to obtain the certificate before your trip.
Visa requirements
Check whether you need a visa to enter Costa Rica by consulting the official sources:
Official website: General Directorate of Migration and Foreign Affairs
Costa Rican Embassy in your home country
Recommendation: Check the requirements well in advance to avoid any issues.
Dresscode and weather
Dress code: Smart casual
Weather in July:
Temperature: 10°C - 22°C
Rainy season (sunny days with rainfall)
Recommendation: comfortable clothing and an umbrella
Safety and services
The Hotel Marriott Hacienda Belén is located in a high-standard corporate area between Heredia and Alajuela.
It is recommended to take usual precautions and use official transportation.
Tips: A 10% service charge is included by law in restaurants.
Emergencies: 911 (police, fire, ambulance and traffic).
Useful information
Language: Spanish. The Seminar will feature simultaneous English–Spanish interpretation.
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (₡). USD accepted.
Payment methods: Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; American Express to a lesser extent.
Electricity: Type A and B outlets · 120V · 60Hz (adapter required for European or South American formats).
Location
Alajuela: 10–15 minutes
San José (capital): 20–25 minutes
Heredia: historic and cultural attractions just a few minutes away
Additional Options
The Central Pacific coast (Jacó, Herradura, Puntarenas, Manuel Antonio) is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away by car.
