Costa Rica

Costa Rica protects a remarkably large share of its territory through parks and conservation areas.

Country

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Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: San José

Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Best time: Dec–Apr

Weather: Tropical with varied microclimates

Top attractions: San José • Arenal • Monteverde • Manuel Antonio • Guanacaste

Nature: volcanoes • cloud forests • Pacific & Caribbean beaches • national parks

Quick fact: Costa Rica protects a remarkably large share of its territory through parks and conservation areas.