Costa Rica Travel Guide
Plan your unforgettable adventure to Costa Rica with our collection of travel guide resources. Here you'll find loads of useful information on the top attractions from biologically diverse national parks to volcanoes and beaches, plus an overview of when to go for the best weather conditions. There's also a section dedicated to visas so you won't be caught out and you can also learn more about the style of travel of our group tours in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America with details on transport and accommodation.
Best Places to Visit
Places on our must-see list for any visit to Costa Rica with national parks and beaches
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit with the best beach weather or with the rains for lush landscapes
Top Travel Tips
Perfect for those wanting to know about the currency, food, voltage, duty free and more
Costa Rica's Best Beaches
Our choice of top beaches in Costa Rica, when best to visit and recommended hotels
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
A guide to the country's favourite species & where to find them from big cats to birds
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Recommended Reading
- The Ticos: Culture and Social Change
by Richard Biesanz - Mamita Yunai
by Carlos Luis Fallas - Tropical Nature
by Adrian Forsyth
Facts about Costa Rica
- Costa Rica is host to more than 5% of the world's biodiversity with 20,000 different kinds of spider alone!
- The country claims a 96% literacy rate with classes taught over national radio for poorer communities.
- Costa Ricans have at least a dozen terms for rain - from drizzly pelo de gato (cat hair) to a baldazo or aguacero (downpour).
Costa Rica Travel Advice
We keep informed of the latest travel guidance to Costa Rica and follow advice as set out by the British Foreign Office. Safety of our travelers is paramount and we recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the relevant advisory body in your country.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Costa Rica Tourist Organisation site and the latest Costa Rica Weather Updates from the BBC.