Free to use, with a link back

Photos on CostaRicaPhotos.com are royalty-free. You do not need to ask us or pay us to use them.

On a website, blog or app

Place a visible link to CostaRicaPhotos.com near the photo. Every photo page has a ready-to-copy link for that picture.

<a href="https://www.costaricaphotos.com/">Photo: CostaRicaPhotos.com</a>

In print, video or social media

Please credit Photo: CostaRicaPhotos.com.

What we ask you not to do

• Do not sell the photos themselves, as prints or in stock collections.
• Do not present them as your own work.

Good to know

The photos are provided as they are. Some show people, brands, hotels or private property, and we do not hold releases for them. If your use needs a release, such as advertising, getting it is up to you.

Many photos were contributed by friends and family of the archive, and historic images may come from older sources. We credit people where we can. If you recognize your work or know the source of a picture, please tell us.

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