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Costa RicaCosta Rica

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A small country with outsized biodiversity — cloud forests, volcanic hot springs, Pacific surf breaks, and Caribbean coral reefs. Costa Rica pioneered ecotourism and runs on 99% renewable energy.

Best Time to Visit

December to April

Daily Budget

$50-120/day

mid-range tier

Weather

Tropical. Lowlands 30-35°C year-round. Highlands (Monteverde) 15-22°C. Dry season December-April. Green season May-November.

Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

  • Arenal Volcano — hike trails and soak in hot springs at its base
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest — hanging bridges through misty canopy with quetzals and hummingbirds
  • Manuel Antonio National Park — beaches, monkeys, and sloths in one compact park
  • Tortuguero — boat through canals to sea turtle nesting beaches
  • Santa Teresa — surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula with year-round waves

Travel Tips

  • 1.Rent a 4WD — many roads to national parks are unpaved and river crossings are common
  • 2.Green season (May-November) is cheaper with fewer crowds — mornings are usually sunny
  • 3.Pura vida isn't just a saying — Costa Rica genuinely runs at a relaxed pace
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