{"id":273655,"date":"2022-08-26T12:42:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T11:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=273655"},"modified":"2023-02-13T17:48:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T16:48:19","slug":"travel-guide-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/travel-guide-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n From the jungle to the coast, Costa Rica is a laid-back traveler\u2019s tropical paradise. This tiny country is located on the Central American isthmus, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Nicaragua to the north, and Panama to the south. Its tropical topography and diverse landscapes make Costa Rica one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Divided into 29 national parks, 19 wildlife refuges, and 8 biological reserves, the country thrives on ecotourism and travelers will find everything they are looking for: exhilarating adventures, sun drenched beaches, lush jungle, active volcanos, exotic wildlife and much more, including sublime resorts and wellness facilities.<\/p>\n Get the most out of your (luxury) trip to Costa Rica with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Costa Rica is a tropical country, so you should be prepared for rain at any time of year. And that’s not a bad thing since it\u2019s this rainfall that makes Costa Rica so lush and also a heaven for wildlife. The country’s climate is defined by two primary seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The dry season (or high season) is from December to April and it is considered the best time to visit as there\u2019s a smaller chance of being drenched in the rain. The rainy season (or \u201cgreen\u201d season) is generally from May to November: it may rain for several days in a row and torrential rains are frequent, but on a positive note, hotel rates and tour prices are significantly lower and the country turns a wonderful deep green with waterfalls gushing.<\/p>\n The best time to visit Costa Rica depends on where you want to go as the country\u2019s climate and seasons vary by region:<\/p>\n Most travelers arrive in Costa Rica via one of the country’s two major airports:<\/p>\n If you are touring the entire country, I suggest you fly in via Juan Santamaria Airport and – after ending your holiday on the beach in northwestern Costa Rica – depart via Liberia.<\/p>\n Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0tips & tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Requirements for entry in Costa Rica differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest Costa Rican embassy or consulate what documents<\/a> you need for travel to Costa Rica. Some important points:<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you read my\u00a0<\/span>10 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Getting around Costa Rica is comfortable but it can be time-consuming (roads in the mountains are narrow and winding, and there\u2019s a lot of traffic). Significant improvements to the national highway network in the past few years have made traveling around the country much easier than it once was, and a new multi-lane highway is currently being built between San Jos\u00e9 and Liberia.<\/p>\n There are many reasons why\u00a0Costa Rica<\/span>\u00a0should be on your bucket list:<\/span><\/p>\n The following, comprehensive articles may also inspire you and help you plan your holiday to Costa Rica:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s impossible to suggest one itinerary for Costa Rica in this travel guide, but I hereby share with you a schedule based on my own holidays in Costa Rica, which is great if you want to see the country in a time frame of two weeks:<\/p>\n If you have more time, I suggest to add the Caribbean Coast and Tortuguero National Park to your itinerary (at the start of your trip).<\/p>\n For more ideas, I suggest to have a look at the excellent Costa Rica itineraries as proposed by The Rough Guides<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Frommers<\/a>.<\/p>\n I recommend to read my top 10 list of the most fabulous hotels in Costa Rica<\/a> if you are eager to know how I rank Costa Rica\u2019s top hotels, based my own experience.<\/p>\n Below, you find my detailed reviews of the best hotels and lodges in Costa Rica (with pros, cons, & tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: BEST TIME TO VISIT<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: HOW TO GET THERE<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: GETTING AROUND<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: INSPIRATION, HIGHLIGHTS & TRAVEL TIPS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: SUGGESTED ITINERARIES\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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\nTRAVEL GUIDE TO COSTA RICA: RECOMMENDED HOTELS (+ REVIEWS)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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