Introducing Costa Rica
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We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Latin America. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.
Carpeted with dense, wildlife-rich jungles and lined with a dazzling coast, combine the jungle and beach in Latin America for a memorable holiday.
For those drawn to the road less travelled, Latin America has its fair share of hidden pockets and intriguing destinations to discover.
As the eco-and-adventure tourism capital of Central America, it’s no surprise the country hosts a dizzying array of national parks. From hiking adventures to white water rafting, wildlife encounters and stunning vistas – there’s a National Park to suit everyone. Below are the top five National Parks that cover the highlights of Costa Rica and allow you to get under the skin of this magnificent country.
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Hotels’ lower their rates significantly during the green season. Book your holiday from, mid – May through to November and expect 20-30% off high season prices.
Fewer crowds mean more freedom with your itinerary, stay where you want, when you want. Explore the jungle, cloud forests, and national parks without seeing another tourist in sight and relax on a beach with just a handful of people.
The green season means more showers throughout the day, but mornings are still warm and clear, with showers rolling in between 2pm and 4pm. It rarely, if ever, rains all day and many outdoor excursions will not be disrupted by the weather.
It provides proof that Costa Rica can be lush, abundant, and, well, very green. Frequent rains power bloom fruits and flowers, which draw more birds and butterflies, like the blue morpho butterfly.
August marks the start of turtle nesting season where you can watch mother turtles clambering from the sea to nest their eggs on the beach or alternatively see teeny baby turtles make their way to the sea for the first time. Tortuguero is the country’s prime viewing spot, but many national parks host several species of these amazing creatures. As well as turtles, just offshore in the warm waters of the Gulfo Dulce, spot humpback whales arriving to birth their calves until October.
Most Costa Rican coffee harvests begin during the green season. No matter the season, it is always interesting to take the coffee farm tour followed by a fresh-as-can-be cup of coffee.
More rain not only makes white water rafting possible, it often stirs up the most furious rapids, perfect for the thrill-seeker out there.
Aalong the Pacific coast don’t except anything less than stellar waves during the green season. Any surfer will be in for a treat and have the chance to really test their skills.
The forest comes alive during the green season, especially at night. Crabs, tarantulas, snakes and adorable red-eyed tree frogs, among other night animals can be seen.
It’s not every day you get to stand in the middle of a rainforest during a tropical storm and marvel at the flora and fauna in full swing!
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