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Pura vida

Costa Rica

Pura vida — rainforests, volcanoes, and two coastlines packed with wildlife. The world’s eco-tourism poster child, and a zip-lining, surfing paradise.

— · — — °C Best: Dec–Apr (dry season)
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The Arenal Volcano
The Arenal Volcano
The Monteverde cloud forest
The Monteverde cloud forest
The jungle beach of Manuel Antonio
The jungle beach of Manuel Antonio
Capital
San José
Language
Spanish
Currency
CRC (Costa Rican Colón)
Power
120 V · plug type A, B
Best time
Dec–Apr (dry season)
Now in San José
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What makes Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Volcanoes
Sloths
Toucans
Surf Coasts
Rainforest
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Gear up

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Plan & book

Get to Costa Rica & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Costa Rica

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Costa Rica

The Arenal Volcano
The Arenal Volcano
01

Arenal

A near-perfect volcano cone above hot springs, hanging bridges, and rainforest adventure.

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The Monteverde cloud forest
The Monteverde cloud forest
02

Monteverde

Misty cloud forest reserves crossed by canopy walkways and zip-lines, alive with birds.

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The jungle beach of Manuel Antonio
The jungle beach of Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio

A national park where rainforest meets white beaches, full of sloths and monkeys.

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A jungle canal in Tortuguero
A jungle canal in Tortuguero
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Tortuguero

Canal-laced Caribbean jungle famous for nesting sea turtles.

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The big picture

About Costa Rica

Pura vida — rainforests, volcanoes, and two coastlines packed with wildlife. The world’s eco-tourism poster child, and a zip-lining, surfing paradise.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

A three-toed sloth in the rainforest
Before you fly

Visa info

Costa Rica visa: Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia) enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Confirm before travel.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official authorities of Costa Rica (or your nearest Costa Rican consulate) for your nationality before booking flights.
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