Costa Rica has two main seasons:- Dry Season (Dec–Apr) - 📷 Best for: Sunshine, beaches, festivals ✓ Pros: Less rain, great wildlife spotting ✗ Cons: Crowded, higher prices Green Season (May–Nov) 📷 Best for: Lush landscapes, fewer tourists ✓ Pros: Cheaper, vibrant nature ✗ Cons: Afternoon showers (but mornings sunny!)
Spend your first day in the capital visiting gems like the gold-filled Museo del Oro Precolombino and neoclassical Teatro Nacional.
Morning: Tour Doka Estate Coffee Plantation with volcano views (Family-friendly alternative: Café Britt tour) Midday: – Explore Poás Volcano National Park (weather permitting) – Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens to see wildlife Evening: Discover San José's food scene in Barrio Escalante Try traditional casados at local eateries Travel Tip: For more volcano time, head straight to La Fortuna in the afternoon
Morning: – Swim under the 70m La Fortuna Waterfall – Fuel up with local casados at Soda Viquez Afternoon: – Walk Arenal's hanging bridges in Mistico Park – Optional: Zipline over the rainforest canopy Evening: – Soak in Tabacón's volcanic hot springs – Budget option: Eco Termales' natural pools Pro Tip: Bring quick-dry gear - you'll get wet from falls to hot springs!
Morning: – Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (quetzal spotting!) – Breakfast at Stella's Bakery with hummingbirds Afternoon: – Thrill: Zipline over canopy (1.5km lines!) – Nature: Curi-Cancha Reserve's quiet trails – Coffee tasting at Don Juan Plantation Evening: – Night walk to see kinkajous & sleeping birds – Dinner in a treehouse restaurant Pro Tip: Pack layers - cool 60°F (16°C) nights in the clouds!
Must-Do Highlights: – Morning Wildlife: Spot sloths & monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park (arrive by 7am!) – Secret Beach: Snorkel at secluded Playa Biesanz – Sunset Views: Rooftop cocktails overlooking the Pacific Local Tips: – Hire a park guide - they spot 3x more wildlife – Watch your bags - monkeys steal snacks & shiny objects!
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