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Vacation in Costa Rica : Highlights & Travel Tips
Costa Rica is a standout destination for travelers thanks to its remarkable mix of biodiversity, adventure, and easygoing "pura vida" culture. In a relatively small country, you can move from cloud forests and volcanoes to Pacific surf towns and Caribbean beaches in just a few hours, making it ideal for travelers who want variety without complicated logistics. Nature is the main draw: national parks, wildlife refuges, and private reserves offer frequent sightings of sloths, monkeys, toucans, sea turtles, and colorful frogs, while the country’s strong commitment to conservation makes it especially appealing for eco-conscious visitors.
Key highlights include zip-lining through Monteverde’s misty canopy, hiking around Arenal Volcano, soaking in natural hot springs, rafting jungle rivers, and relaxing on beaches in Manuel Antonio, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo, or Puerto Viejo. Travelers can also enjoy snorkeling, surfing, waterfall hikes, and coffee or cacao tours, with excellent opportunities for both luxury stays and budget-friendly eco-lodges. For practical planning, expect a mix of microclimates and pack for both heat and rain, especially if visiting the rainforest or cloud forest regions. Renting a car offers flexibility, but road conditions can be rough in rural areas, so shuttle services are often easier; booking popular parks, lodges, and activities in advance is wise during peak season.
Best time to travel Costa Rica
The best time to visit Costa Rica is from February through March, when travel popularity peaks and conditions are typically ideal for exploring beaches, rainforests, and national parks. January is also a strong option, while April can still be pleasant with slightly fewer crowds before the wetter, quieter months begin.
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Uvita Day 2 / Isla del Caño (15.5.22)
Diving at Isla del Caño and a tip top sundowner
Nauyaka Waterfalls
After a 1 1/2 hour bus ride from Quepos and a 5 km hike with 260 meters of elevation gain (the shuttle instead of the hike was supposed to cost $32.. we are poor students 😂),...
Landed in San Jose
Done. It's me. 12 hours of flight are quite exhausting for me. Although we didn't have any turbulence and everything went smoothly. The wait at customs was also minimal. The...
Monteverde
Situated in the northwestern mountains of Costa Rica, Monteverde is undoubtedly a popular destination for tourists. As a result, there is a wide range of accommodation options...
Rancho Quemado
Off the tourist trail, I was literally the only tourist at the time in this little village. But this fact made it even greater and very special. On the first day, I got to see...
Cascada Verde: Jungle - Camp in Uvita
We stayed at the 'Cascada Verde' hostel for three days. It is a huge wooden house in the middle of the jungle on the outskirts of Uvita. The accommodation is very basic but has...
Volcano Arenal
In the morning, we will have our rental car delivered to the hostel and head out right away. Our first destination is the Arenal Volcano. We have booked small 'cabins' at the...
Waiting in Paradise
We wanted to spend the last eight days of our long journey in a peaceful place on a hill in the beautiful nature. Surely we would have chosen a cheaper accommodation if we had...
Manuel Antonio National Park
And once again we board the affordable intercity bus and this time head towards the Pacific. Our accommodation for the planned last eight days is located between Quepos and...
9.12.2019 - Turtle Island
El Chorro Waterfall
Costa Rica - Santa Teresa
Plenty of mountains and mist: after more than a week in the cold and humid north of Costa Rica, we headed to the Pacific coast. First stop Santa Teresa at the southern tip of...
... we're hiking all day long ...
Strengthened with a typical breakfast - Gallo Pinto and scrambled eggs (beans & rice) ... we decided not to visit the obligatory waterfall of La Fortuna ... we set off...
Surfing - a dream
The Playa de Tamarindo is known for its good waves and we also tried surfing. Since renting the surfboards alone costs 10 dollars, we decided to skip hiring a surf instructor....
Bei den BriBri-Indianern ...
Today we drove to the border with Panama and visited the BriBri Indians. There, a shaman showed us various plants, hunting tools, and spices, including cocoa, quinine, cinnamon,...
... and the journey continues ...
Today we said goodbye to the Aninga Lodge early in the morning. We took a boat ride back to La Pavona, which took an hour. Since it rained again at night, the river was much...
CENTRAL AMERICA #costa rica
2 1/2 weeks of 'pura vida' in Costa Rica! In the first week, Melina and I went to Dominical, a tiny town on the Pacific coast, to learn how to surf. It was the first time for...
Monkeybar and Playa Tamarindo
Today we first went to the Monkeybar at Playa Matapalo and visited the capuchin monkeys. After that, we continued to Tamarindo beach where we will be staying until Friday. New...
Nationalpark vulcano Arenal
Today we went hiking in the national park and explored the rainforest. Of course the rain didn't let us down several times today 😂 Tolerable at around 30°C
welcome to paradise
After the hook, I now have your attention and since we're all gathered here, I'll raise some awareness about traveling. Animals and nature are the topic:In almost every tourist...
Parque Nacional Volcán Poás (20.5.22)
Besuch am Vulkan Poás
Uvita - Day 1 / Isla del Caño (14.5.22)
First day in Uvita - Diving and art market
Diving at the Catalina Islands (6.5.22)
Diving the Catalinas and chilling out at Mercadito
Baldi Hot Springs (27.4.22)
Hot thermal springs, slides, and bars
Yoga & Pool Visit (22.4.22)
A sloth and a snake visit us up close at the pool.
Travel day Quepos - Cabuya
At 5:30 am, we took the bus from Quepos to Puntarenas, then the ferry to Paquera, and another bus to Montezuma. We covered the remaining 7 km of dirt road to Cabuya in a small...
Manuel Antonio National Park
The first real day and we go straight to a national park, which is not a big surprise in Costa Rica. Overall, there are 27 national parks in Costa Rica. The Manuel Antonio...
Abends am Strand
My first sunset. I missed yesterday's. Still good. In general, I am more relaxed, something like a routine is setting in. First laundry day, shopping, swimming, siesta.... The...
Montezuma
Ahh Montezuma... you pearl of idleness and friendliness. I've come to relax and this is exactly what I'm doing here. Beach time, good food and a set of waterfalls that is worth...
Ray of light
Going for a walk is still possible! Sometimes to a wild beach that is not closed yet, sometimes with Rosa to a supposedly open beach that is actually closed. But there was still...
Moods
Every day, the extent of the pandemic becomes more apparent. On March 19th, we were supposed to fly from the Dominican Republic to Frankfurt, but the flight, like many others,...