Costa Rica Flights and Travel Guide

Once a hidden paradise known only to backpackers and biologists, today people book flights to Costa Rica to be in one of the hottest destinations in Latin America. Thanks to the millions of tourists who book flights to Costa Rica every year, tourism has become the primary source of income for this country, but that doesn’t mean the country has turned touristy. 

Costa Rica is still the land of the undiscovered. There are miles of immaculate beaches, rivers for rafting and kayaking, and world-renowned rainforests. Despite the sudden rise in tourism, Costa Rica remains a destination full of ecosystems and natural world wonders. Travelers booking flights to Costa Rica will witness everything from monkeys swinging through the jungle to toucans perched atop trees, to mountainous volcanoes and mile-long beaches. Regardless of one’s reasons for booking a flight to Costa Rica, the trip will be a memory that will last a lifetime.

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Costa Rica Climate

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When to Fly to Costa Rica

Peak season:

The best time to book flights to Costa Rica is during dry season - from late November to late April when the weather’s perfect for laying out on a beach or exploring its rainforest. It’s also the peak of the tourist season when Costa Rica flights and hotel rates are much higher than usual.

Off season:

The rainy season runs from May to mid-November and is considered winter to Costa Ricans but unless you’re up in the mountains, temperatures are generally mild. If you’re looking for cheap flights to Costa Rica and discount accommodations then this is the best time to visit.Tip: Be careful about booking Costa Rica vacations during the rainiest months, September and October, when some hotels shut down.

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Getting Around Costa Rica

Since most Costa Ricans don’t own cars public transportation, apart from the railway, is very well developed

Buses are the cheapest option to get around but tend to be rather uncomfortable and chaotic.

Taxis are probably the best choice for longer journeys and can be hired by the hour or for the entire day.

Cars and motorcycles are readily available for rent.

Local Costa Rica flights are the easiest way to get around the country with a choice of two domestic airlines: Sansa and NatureAir.

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Costa Rica Insider Information

• Spoil yourself with a day of pampering. Drive to the Tabacon Hot Springs & Resort in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area and spend the afternoon soaking in a volcanically heated mineral bath or indulge in a spa treatment.
• Take a two-hour tour through the tropical gardens of the Butterfly Farm and watch as hundreds of colorful butterflies flutter around you. If you get there extra early for the morning tour you can watch a metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.
• Visit the Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve that covers 25,688 acres of forest, home to thousands of species of plants and hundreds of birds and mammals. Then head to the quaint town of Santa Elena that’s renowned for its delicious cheese.
• If you only visit one park in Costa Rica, this is definitely the one: the Manuel Antonio National Park. Spend the day exploring the spectacular rain forest, home to the spider monkey, sloths and hundreds of bird species. After walking through the forest find a trail leading to the water and take a dip in the white-sand beach.
• One of the most remarkable museums in Costa Rica is the Museo de Jade Marco Fidel Tristan that boasts a large collection of pre-Columbian jade artifacts and polychrome terracotta pieces.

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Costa Rica Airports

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Entry Requirements

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