Trips to Costa Rica
Why travel solo to Costa Rica?
What's the weather like?
Costa Rica has an average summer temperature of 27ºC (81ºF) and an average winter temperature of 12ºC (70ºF). The best time to visit Costa Rica is in the dry season which runs from December to April.
Top three experiences
1. Kayaking through Tortuguero National Park
2. Trekking the Arenal Volcano
3. White water rafting on the Pacuare River
Top five dishes to try
1. Ceviche – raw fish served with lime juice, coriander and peppers
2. Plantains – banana-like fruit often served savory
3. Tamales – corn dough filled with potatoes, pork, rice and vegetables all wrapped in banana leaves
4. Gallo Pinto – rice mixed with black beans
5. Casado – a dish of rice, black beans, plantains, salad and tortilla
Top places to visit in Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
One of the country’s top activity hubs, this perfectly conical volcano is flanked by hot springs, lush rainforests and beautiful waterfalls. From canyoning and ziplining to rafting and tubing, there’s no end to the adventures on offer.
Manuel Antonio
Picture-perfect beaches backed by rich coastal rainforest await on Costa Rica’s stunning Pacific Coast. The national park is filled with scenic hiking trails and abundant wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, toucans and more.
Monteverde
The undulating hills of the cool Central Highlands offer perfect conditions for growing coffee. Explore mist-shrouded cloudforests, home to the rare resplendent quetzal, and hike across hanging bridges high in the jungle canopy.
Tortuguero
Set on a broad floodplain off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, Tortuguero (meaning ‘turtle’) is one of the world’s most important turtle nesting sites. The area’s rich biodiversity is best explored by boat, gliding silently through the jungle canals.
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