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costa rica travel planning - all our articles and posts about planning a trip to Costa Rica including how to get around, how to find accommodation, and other travel tips

Planning a trip to Costa Rica? How exciting! Here you’ll find all our Costa Rica travel planning articles that will help you with your research.

But before you dive in below, read our Costa Rica travel guide if you are a first time visitor!

COVID-19

Costa Rica coronavirus
Costa Rica COVID-19 Trave

Language

Introductory guide to basic Spanish words and phrases (plus free downloadable pocket guide)

Health

Best mosquito repellent
Shots/vaccinations required for Costa Rica
Seeing a dentist in Costa Rica
Seeing a doctor as a foreigner in Costa Rica
Best sunscreen
Drinking tap water in Costa Rica

What to Know Before You Go

Costa Rica for first timers
Things to know about Costa Rica before you go
Costa Rica survival guide
Immigration and customs in SJO and LIR Airport
Costa Rica international airports
Costa Rica Weather
Costa Rica Safety Tips
Costa Rica tourist scams
Common questions about Costa Rica
Costa Rica travel insurance
Costa Rica entry requirements
Taking your pet to Costa Rica

10 mistakes to avoid in Costa Rica
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Costa Rica prepaid sim cards
Best Costa Rica souvenirs
Costa Rica Grocery stores
Do’s and Don’ts in Costa Rica

Pre-trip Planning

Costa Rica maps
Finding cheap flights to Costa Rica
Why you should visit in rainy season
10 best destinations for first timers
Why visit the Central Valley
Useful and free apps
Booking guided tours
Costa Rica trip planning guideline
Christmas in Costa Rica
How to avoid crowds in Costa Rica

Itineraries

2 week itinerary: Arenal, Monteverde, Santa Teresa, Playas del Coco
1 week pre-planned itinerary
11 day pre-planned itinerary
1 week itinerary: Jaco, Manuel Antonio and Uvita
10 day itinerary: San Jose, Puerto Viejo and Manuel Antonio
5 day Guanacaste itinerary
Costa Rica honeymoon itinerary
1 month Costa Rica road trip
5 day San Jose itinerary
14 day itinerary: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Guanacaste
14 days: Tamarindo Monteverde, Bijagua, Rincon de la Vieja
5 days Arenal & Monteverde
Costa Rica itineraries for families
10 days waterfall itinerary: Rincon de la Vieja, Bijagua, Grecia and Manuel Antonio

What to Pack

Costa Rica packing list
Best footwear in Costa Rica

Packing for rainy season in Costa Rica

Money and Travel Expenses Planning

Handling money (Costa Rican currency)
Shopping and tipping in Costa Rica
The complete cost of traveling in Costa Rica
Tips to save money in Costa Rica
Cost of traveling for 1 week in Costa Rica

Hotels in Costa Rica

Airbnb in Costa Rica
All our hotel reviews
Glamping

Best luxury hotels in Arenal
Best all inclusive hotels in Costa Rica
Where to stay in Osa Peninsula
Guide to finding accommodation
Best hotels near Liberia International Airport
Best hotels near SJO Airport

Flying to Costa Rica

Liberia International Airport
San Jose International Airport
Flying options from Seattle to Costa Rica
Costa Rica domestic flights

Getting Around

The complete guide to getting around Costa Rica
Crossing the border from Costa Rica and Nicaragua – Penas Blancas
How to get to Tortuguero
How to get to Rio Celeste
How to get to Manuel Antonio
How to get to Tamarindo
How to get to Playas del Coco/Papagayo from Liberia Airport

Driving/Renting a Car

Costa Rica road conditions
Costa Rica gas stations
Driving in Costa Rica
Tips for renting a car in Costa Rica
Costa Rica shuttles
Costa Rica car seats for kids
Driving around Costa Rica videos
Costa Rica car rental insurance
Driving from Liberia to Arenal
Types of cars to rent in Costa Rica

Transportation

Tips for taking public transportation
Taking the bus from San Jose to Playas del Coco
Taking the bus from San Jose to Playa Jaco
Taking the bus from Jaco to Manuel Antonio National Park

Puntarenas Paquera ferry
How to take the boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay
Tips on taking a taxi
Uber

Discounts

Costa Rica car rental discount
Diamante Eco Adventure Park discount
Pacuare River white water rafting discount
Guanacaste day tours discount
La Fortuna and Arenal Tours discount
San Jose day tours discount
La Paz waterfall gardens discount
Tortuguero packages discount
Club Rio Adventure Club discount
Tortuga Island cruise disount
Manuel Antonio/Quepos tours discount

Extras

6 great gifts for the Costa Rica travelers
6 things more expensive in Costa Rica
7 things cheaper in Costa Rica than the US

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