Holiday destination
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a nature lover's dream, with rainforests, volcanoes and beaches packed into a small country. Tortuguero is famous for nesting turtles, Arenal for its volcano and hot springs, and Monteverde for its cloud forest. Manuel Antonio combines wildlife with beautiful beaches.
Region: South America
Trip types on sale: Tours.
Places
Arenal Volcano National Park
A volcano, hot springs and rainforest trails.
View 1 holiday featuring Arenal Volcano National ParkManuel Antonio National Park
Beaches and rainforest full of monkeys and sloths.
View 1 holiday featuring Manuel Antonio National ParkMonteverde
Misty cloud forest and hanging bridges.
View 1 holiday featuring MonteverdeSan Jose
Costa Rica's capital and a starting point for touring.
View 1 holiday featuring San JoseTortuguero
Canals and beaches where sea turtles nest.
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Best time to go
Who it suits
Getting there
Practical
- Time: 6 hours behind the UK in winter and 7 hours behind in summer.
- Currency: Costa Rican colón
- Language: Spanish.
Typical daytime highs
- Dry season (December to April). Typical daytime highs around 25 to 32°C in the dry season (December to April).
- Green season (May to November). Typical daytime highs around 24 to 31°C in the green season (May to November).
These are typical ranges, not a forecast.
Things to do
- See Arenal Volcano and its hot springs
- Walk the hanging bridges in Monteverde
- Watch turtles in Tortuguero
- Spot sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio
- Try zip-lining
- Go white-water rafting
Questions
How long is the flight to Costa Rica?
About 11 hours non-stop from London Gatwick to San José.
When can I see turtles in Tortuguero?
Green turtles usually nest from July to October.
UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.