Planning your trip
When to go to Costa Rica: the right month for your trip
Costa Rica weather by month: dry season, green season and climate region by region, our guide to choosing the right time to go based on your…
Costa Rica travel blog
This Costa Rica travel blog gathers what we have learned while traveling the country since 2014: the regions and their seasons, the wildlife and where to see it, the beaches, entry requirements and budget. Guides written from Costa Rica by our team, to help you prepare your trip with care, then plan it with us if you wish.
Beaches and activities
Costa Rica’s beaches, region by region
Best beaches in Costa Rica, region by region: Guanacaste, Nicoya, the Central and South Pacific and the Caribbean coast, for swimming and surfing.
Planning your trip
Getting around Costa Rica: car, shuttles and domestic flights
Getting around Costa Rica: rental car, buses, shuttles and domestic flights. Distances, travel times and practical advice from our local team.
Planning your trip
SIM card and internet in Costa Rica: staying connected during your trip
Costa Rica SIM card or eSIM: mobile operators, network coverage and data plans, with practical advice from our local French-speaking travel agency.
Planning your trip
Vaccinations and health in Costa Rica: preparing your trip
Costa Rica vaccinations and health: recommended vaccines, mosquitoes, water, travel kit and insurance, guidelines to check with your doctor before leaving.
Destinations and regions
Tamarindo and the beaches of Guanacaste: things to do and our advice
Tamarindo and the beaches of Guanacaste: surfing, sunsets, tours and where to stay, with practical advice from our local French-speaking agency.
Destinations and regions
Tortuguero: canals, sea turtles and our advice
Tortuguero guide: turtle nesting from July to October, boat trips on the canals, access by boat or plane and practical advice from our local agency.
Destinations and regions
The Osa Peninsula: Corcovado, Drake Bay and our advice
Osa Peninsula guide: Corcovado, Drake Bay, Puerto Jiménez and Caño Island, how to get there and how long to stay, by our local French-speaking agency.
Beaches and activities
Surfing in Costa Rica: spots by level, seasons and advice
Costa Rica surf guide: spots by level, from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa and Puerto Viejo, seasons, surf schools and gear, with advice from our local agency.
Nature and wildlife
Whale watching in Costa Rica: seasons, places and advice
Costa Rica whale watching: from July to October and December to March, in Uvita and Drake Bay, with our advice for a respectful boat trip at…
Nature and wildlife
Hiking in Costa Rica: trails, parks and advice
Costa Rica hiking: Chirripó, Arenal, Río Celeste, Monteverde and Corcovado, difficulty levels, gear and seasons, with advice from our local agency.
Beaches and activities
Rafting in Costa Rica: rivers, levels and our advice
Costa Rica rafting: the Pacuare, the Sarapiquí and the rivers of La Fortuna, difficulty levels and seasons, with advice from our local agency.
Nature and wildlife
Birdwatching in Costa Rica: species, places and seasons
Costa Rica birdwatching: more than 900 species, the best sites and seasons to see the quetzal, toucans and macaws, with a local guide by your side.
Planning your trip
Renting a car in Costa Rica: our advice for a worry-free trip
Driving in Costa Rica: rental companies, mandatory insurance, choosing a vehicle (an SUV is enough) and local driving rules, with advice from our agency.
Themed trips
Traveling solo in Costa Rica: itinerary, budget and advice
Costa Rica solo travel: a two-week itinerary, budget, safety and meeting people, with advice from our local French-speaking agency for traveling alone.
Accommodation
Luxury travel in Costa Rica: lodges, private experiences and advice
Costa Rica luxury travel: upscale lodges, private experiences and tailor-made tours, selected by our local French-speaking agency in Costa Rica.
Themed trips
Costa Rica for seniors: traveling at your own pace
Costa Rica for seniors: itineraries at a gentle pace, comfortable lodging, a driver-guide and health advice for a calm and well-prepared trip.
Themed trips
Costa Rican food: dishes, drinks and regional specialties
Costa Rica food guide: gallo pinto, casado, ceviche and regional specialties. Costa Rican cuisine, its dishes and drinks, as told by our local team.
Destinations and regions
Costa Rica destinations: 29 regions to discover
Costa Rica destinations: 29 regions, national parks, beaches and volcanoes presented by our local team, to help you choose where to go based on your wishes.
Destinations and regions
Cahuita and Puerto Viejo: Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean coast
Cahuita and Puerto Viejo: the national park and its reef, Manzanillo, Caribbean culture, the best season and our advice for a stay on the Caribbean coast.
Nature and wildlife
Río Celeste: the blue river of Tenorio Volcano National Park
Río Celeste in Costa Rica: why the water is blue, the trail in Tenorio Volcano National Park, booking, the best season and our practical advice.
Planning your trip
Two-week Costa Rica itinerary: our advice and a sample route
Plan your Costa Rica 2-week itinerary: a day-by-day route, family or adventure variations, budget and practical advice from our local team since 2014.
Destinations and regions
Things to do in Costa Rica: experiences, regions and advice
Things to do in Costa Rica: turtles, volcanoes, cloud forests, rafting and whales, our favorite experiences region by region, from our local agency.
Themed trips
Costa Rica with kids: our advice for a family vacation
Costa Rica family vacation: activities suited to children, family-friendly lodging and itineraries at the right pace, prepared by our local agency.
Nature and wildlife
Costa Rica wildlife: ten species to see and where to find them
Costa Rica wildlife: monkeys, sloths, toucans, quetzals, sea turtles and whales, the species to look for and the best places to see them, by our local…
Accommodation
Honeymoon in Costa Rica: our tips for a tailor-made trip for two
Costa Rica honeymoon ideas from a local agency: romantic lodges, quiet beaches, experiences for two and a 12-day itinerary for your trip after the wedding.
Nature and wildlife
Costa Rica national parks: which to choose and how to visit them
Costa Rica national parks: Corcovado, Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, Arenal, Monteverde and more, which to choose, when to go and how to visit them.
Destinations and regions
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: the national park, its beaches and our tips
Manuel Antonio National Park: closed on Tuesdays, its beaches, wildlife, things to do and where to stay, with practical tips from a local Costa Rica agency.
Destinations and regions
La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano: what to do, where to stay, how long to stay
La Fortuna, Costa Rica, and Arenal Volcano: hot springs, waterfall, hikes, hanging bridges, where to stay and how long, with tips from a local agency.
Destinations and regions
Monteverde, Costa Rica: the cloud forest, its reserves and our tips
Monteverde, Costa Rica: cloud forest reserves, hanging bridges, quetzals from February to May, night walks and where to stay, with tips from a local agency.
Planning your trip
How much does a trip to Costa Rica cost?
Costa Rica trip cost explained by a local agency: flights, lodging, car or driver, meals, parks and activities, with typical prices and budget tips.
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Is Costa Rica safe? Our tips for a relaxed trip
Is Costa Rica safe? Our local agency explains the real risks, from petty theft to ocean currents and night driving, and the habits that keep you…
Planning your trip
Costa Rica entry requirements: passport, visa and exit ticket
Costa Rica entry requirements for US, Canadian, UK and EU travelers: no visa for tourism, passport validity, onward ticket and arrival tips.
Accommodation
Costa Rica eco-lodges and boutique hotels: 17 places we love
Costa Rica eco-lodges and boutique hotels chosen by our local team: 17 places from Cahuita to Monteverde and Drake Bay, with prices and booking tips.
Let’s talk about your trip
Your dates, your wishes, the pace that suits you: a travel consultant based in Costa Rica will suggest a tailor-made itinerary within 48 business hours.