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Costa Rica

Costa Rica·🌊 Coastal

Between the Caribbean and the Pacific in Central America, This Central American nature paradise hosts 5% of the world's biodiversity on just 0.03% of Earth's surface. Volcanoes, cloud forests, Caribbean beaches, Pacific coast, and an infectious Pura Vida attitude to life.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

May, September: up to 21°C with 9h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: June, October — a pleasant 20°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 18°C.

Max. temperature
18°
Jan
17°
Feb
19°
Mar
20°
Apr
21°
May
20°
Jun
19°
Jul
20°
Aug
20°
Sep
19°
Oct
19°
Nov
18°
Dec
Sunshine hours
10h
Jan
10h
Feb
11h
Mar
10h
Apr
9h
May
7h
Jun
8h
Jul
9h
Aug
8h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
9h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
11d
Feb
14d
Mar
16d
Apr
23d
May
27d
Jun
26d
Jul
24d
Aug
27d
Sep
27d
Oct
27d
Nov
19d
Dec

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Costa Rica as a Vacation Destination

Costa Rica is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is April, May, September with temperatures up to 21°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. Tent camping sites are available.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
ES, EN
Camping
Tent