Costa Rica
in North America

'Pura vida' is a concept warmly embraced in Costa Rica: from luscious mountainous, landscapes to tropical sands (the ultimate surfer's paradise) and eco-friendly boutique hotels, life here is for living. It's about time you get exploring. 

how long to go for

a few weeks, a week

when to go

december, january, february, march, april, june, july, august, september

holidays

Juan Santamaría Day, Labour Day, Día del Niño

how to get there

Fly into Juan Santa María Airport (SJO) or Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and pick up your rental car or take a taxi into town.

how to get around

by bus, by car

nice to know

With around 830 species of birds, this is the place to go for nature lovers and bird watchers.

local language

Spanish

currency

colón

in an emergency

call 911
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