June is the second month of rainy season in Costa Rica, although you could say it’s the first real month of rainy season as May is a transition month. Despite the rain, June is a wonderful time to visit Costa Rica with less crowds and lush landscapes. However, there are some extremely important things to […]
Costa Rica Travel Tips
What is Costa Rica in May Like?
If you’ve heard that May is the beginning of rainy season in Costa Rica, you are correct. However, May is NOT a bad time to go to Costa Rica despite the beginning of the rainy season. In fact, it’s a fantastic time to go to experience the best of both the rainy and dry tropical […]
What is April in Costa Rica Like?
April is a great month to visit Costa Rica. Being the last month of the tropical dry season, it is hot, hot, hot. If Holy Week (Semana Santa/Easter) falls in April, expect lots of crowds, lines and traffic. Since Holy Week is usually the first or second week of April, crowds start thinning out a […]
Costa Rica Trip Planning Timeline
Costa Rica trip planning can feel incredibly overwhelming. Although you can find tons of Costa Rica travel tips on this blog, it’s helpful to have a timeline to organize yourself. Our Costa Rica trip planning timeline will help you decide how far in advance you need to book tickets, activities, hotels and all the details. […]
1 Week Costa Rica Itinerary: Central and South Pacific
If you have one week in Costa Rica for vacation, check out this 1 week Costa Rica itinerary to help you plan your trip. This sample one week Costa Rica itinerary flies into San Jose International Airport, and goes to the Central and South Pacific coast, specifically the beach towns of Jaco, Manuel Antonio and […]
What is Costa Rica Like in March?
March is the peak of high tourism season in Costa Rica, as it is the time of many US and Canadian spring break vacations. It is also sometimes Holy Week depending on the year. Additionally, March sometimes has some of the hottest days of the year for many places in Costa Rica. Put all that […]