Welcome to Costa Rica, one of the most beautiful and diverse countries on earth. Costa Rica boasts 5% of the world's biodiversity, it's home to mystical cloud forests, volcanoes, lush rainforests, mineral springs, beautiful beaches, and wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys, dart frogs, hummingbirds, toucans, Scarlet macaws, whales, dolphins, caimans, crocodiles, turtles, and more. The people of Costa Rica are warm people, who have a genuine love for their country, they reject violence and disbanded their army on the 1st of December 1948, a day which has been celebrated as a public holiday every year since. 25% of this Central American country is made up of national parks which are protected, popular activities include zip lining, white water rafting, horse riding, Kayaking on the ocean, rivers or jungle canals, surfing, whale watching, hanging bridge walks, and waterfall and mineral spring bathing.
Popular places to visit include Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast, where you can navigate jungle waterways, relax in hot springs, and visit the stunning Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio's stunning rainforest-fringed beaches and discover stunning flora and fauna in its mystical cloud forest. San Jose is Costa Rica's capital, a lively and bustling city. Guanacaste is situated on the north Pacific coast and boasts over 400 miles of coastline, with white sand beaches all surrounded by volcanoes, mountains, and tropical forests that team with life. La Fortuna is situated in the Northern highlands of Costa Rica, it's one of the most popular places for adventure tours, it boasts stunning rainforests, with hanging bridges and zip lines, beautiful waterfalls, churning rivers that are perfect for white water rafting, hot springs, and its town has over 100 restaurants.
Holidays to Costa Rica can be combined with holidays in Cuba, or done on their own with Love Cuba.
Costa Rica is the pioneer for eco-tourism, this breathtaking country really does have it all, and must be seen to be believed!
It is a year-round destination, with even the wet season (May to November) offering a warm tropical climate and active wildlife plus lush landscapes to gaze upon
Speaking of wildlife... with 12 ecological zones and over half a million different species, Costa Rica offers unparalelled opportunities for spotting simply amazing creatures. From Hummingbirds, Toucans, and Macaws, to Spider Monkeys, Howler Monkeys, and Capuchins, Costa Rica holidays can certainly help channel your inner David Attenborough! (And we didn;t even mention Sloths)
The protected beaches, plus volcanoes and cloud forests - which essentially speak for themselves. More than 99% of the coastal land in Costa Rica is protected, ensuring that the beaches are backed by jungle and largely undeveloped. Oh, and the active Arenal volcano plus Monteverde's high-altitude cloud forests are also worth experiencing.
What months are best for Costa Rica holidays?
The most popular time to visit Costa Rica is typically during the dry season, from December to April. In this period you can expect sunny, dry weather, perfect for beach holidays or for engaging in activities such as surfing, and also spotting wildlife. If you are looking to get away during a more quiet time, with fewer tourists, then the wet season from May to November might be more suitable. At this time humidity levels are typically up, with afternoon showers potentially ruling certain activities out. On the plus side, however, landscapes are lush and green and holiday prices are often lower!
Can I fly direct to Costa Rica from the UK?
Yes, you can, as there are direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose (SJO) with British Airways. These flights typically run 2-3 times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, taking just short of 11 hours
Who would enjoy a holiday to Costa Rica?
Couples & Families - With so much to see and do, plus a number of resorts catering for couples and families alike, there are more than welcome in Costa Rica
Wildlife Enthusiasts - Visit Tortuguero National Park or the Osa Peninsula for the chance to spot Monkeys, Sloths, Toucans, Sea Turtles
Adventure Seekers - Ever dreamed about zip-lining through cloud forests? In Monteverde you can, and Costa Rica also offers the chance to enjoy surfing on the Pacific coast, kayaking, and white-water rafting
Beach lovers plus nature and eco-tourists will also love Costa Rica holidays, due to the plethora of white-sand beaches, cloud forests, and national parks
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