Before you travel
Plan your trip
Complete guides to choosing a season, building itineraries, comparing transport, budgeting and travelling safely around Costa Rica.
When to visit Costa RicaChoose your timing by region, rainfall, visitor demand, wildlife and the kind of trip you want.Costa Rica itinerariesBuild a custom itinerary or adapt realistic 5, 7, 10 and 14-day routes with a map, budget and local saving.Getting around Costa RicaA practical comparison of cars, buses, shuttles, flights and ferries, including safety and route planning.Budgeting for Costa RicaEstimate accommodation, food, transport, parks and activities without relying on a misleading single figure.Costa Rica travel tipsA practical checklist for documents, health, money, connectivity, safety and responsible tourism.Costa Rica weather by regionUnderstand the differences among Guanacaste, the Pacific, Central Valley, mountains, Caribbean and Northern Zone.