Costa Rica
This country is slightly smaller than Lake Michigan, taking up only 0.03% of the planet’s surface, and yet contains a whopping 5% of its biodiversity. Apart from 800 miles of gorgeous coastline, more than 25% of its interior is comprised of national parks and protected areas, boasting 10% of the world’s butterfly species and 52 species of Hummingbirds. Of its 121 volcanoes, the mighty Arenal and the majestic 2-crater Poas are a must-see. Cloud forests, rain forests, natural beauty, wildlife and pristine surfer-beaches, that is Costa Rica in a nutshell. They also aim to be carbon-neutral by 2021, and love to beat the tropical heat with inventive ice-cream flavours like goat cheese.
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Peak Season Description:
This is Costa Rica's famed 'dry season', when beaches, cities, rainforests and all the great outdoors of the country come alive; it is a time of packed hotels and busy operators. Booking well in advance is imperative if you wish to be part of the fiesta. Christmas, New Year and Easter are when things go into overdrive. Surfers rejoice too, as the wave conditions are ideal.
Shoulder Season Description:
Shoulder months, just after peak season and before torrential downpours, when unexpected thunderstorms and showers will come and go quickly. Still a time of tourists and crowds, but less so; roads may get a little muddy and the rainforests start to perk up at the welcome rains. Great time for whale-watching; for those seeking beach-time, the northern Pacific coast is still dry and perfect (a great time for surfers too).
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Torrential rainfall makes Costa Rica a very wet and not-so-enjoyable destination. All activities will cease, and although the rainforests come alive, most trails are just mud and all roads out of the main cities are virtually impassable. Rock bottom accommodation prices, certainly, but nothing to really see, so best to avoid these months.
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Trip Idea Description:
All Tripifini journeys are completely customizable. Our Costa Rica trip ideas are designed to give you any easy starting point for your personal experience - feel free to make changes. Want to make your trip a little longer? Have multiple generations in your family or group members that want to do slightly different things? Is there a special anniversary or birthday you want to celebrate? Your Tripifini Costa Rica travel expert will custom craft an amazing experience just for you.
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With very few exceptions, there is always a good time to visit Costa Rica at any time of the year. Low seasons can work best for those wishing lesser crowds and better prices. A shoulder season is often the best time to visit, weather and accommodation-wise. Conversely, the peak season can be the most crowded and expensive times of the year. Always check with your travel expert; their advice on when to go to Costa Rica is invaluable.
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Read as many country-guides as you wish; there is no substitute for on-the-ground expertise of a local travel expert. Apart from customizing your Costa Rica vacation entirely and advising you on best things to do and best hotels to stay at, our local travel expert will also provide 24/7 support. Let our team of travel agents in Costa Rica help make your vacation the best it could be.
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Here are a few must read travel articles in case you are planning a family trip to Costa Rica soon. These Costa Rica travel tips & insights will help familiarize you with the best places to visit, culture, cuisine and all those travel details a first time traveller to Costa Rica should be aware of.
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