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Things to do in Costa Rica
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: from December to April.
Things to do
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Poás Volcano
A steaming crater a kilometer and a half wide and its acid lake, best seen early, before the clouds. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature5 hr≈ €15best in the morning
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Arenal and its hot springs
A conical volcano above the forest, and warm rivers for an evening soak. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature12 hr≈ €60takes the whole day
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Sloths and capuchin monkeys above white-sand beaches. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryBeach10 hr≈ €20takes the whole day
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The crocodiles of the Tárcoles bridge
From the bridge, dozens of enormous crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks. On Wikipedia
Off the beaten trackNature5 hrFreebest in the afternoon
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Five waterfalls in the cloud forest, and a hummingbird garden.
Nature and sceneryPark4 hr≈ €45best in the morning
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A coffee plantation
From bean to cup, on the slopes of the Barva volcano. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation3 hr≈ €35best in the morning
When to go
The most pleasant months in Costa Rica: from December to April, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in January, where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in December.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 8 |
| February ideal | 26 °C / 79 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 |
| March ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 10 |
| April ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 12 |
| May | 27 °C / 81 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 24 |
| June | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 29 |
| July | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 25 |
| August | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 27 |
| September | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 29 |
| October | 24 °C / 75 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 30 |
| November | 24 °C / 75 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 24 |
| December ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €45
- Mid-range
- €85
- Comfort
- €160
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 3.2 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
Partner links: if you book through them, Tripora may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you and without changing the order of these lists, which is alphabetical.
Good to know: Costa Rica
- Plugs
- Type A, B, 120 V
- Emergencies
- 911
- Driving
- On the right