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Places to see in Costa Rica, from Arenal to Monteverde, and the best time to go: Dec–Apr.
Places to see in Costa Rica
MonteverdeCloud forestPhoto: Fran Devinney · CC BY 2.0
Arenal – Volcano and hot springs · Manuel Antonio – Beaches and monkeys
Best time to go to Costa Rica
Generally December to April. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Costa Rica
What surprised you most about Costa Rica?
Every trip to Costa Rica brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Costa Rica?
The best time for Costa Rica depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in Costa Rica you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in Costa Rica – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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