Costa Rica Travel Tips That You Simply Can?t Ignore

Posted by Steven Rodríguez Montero on January 21st, 2019

If you are reading this article, it’s expected that you are looking for a travel package to Costa Rica. To get things started, here are a few things you should keep in mind before touring Costa Rica.

Spend at least one week in Costa Rica:

Costa Rica may appear tiny on the world map, but don’t allow its small size fool you. There’re many places to explore & adventures to be experienced firsthand – from its beautiful beaches, hazy cloud forests, exceptional wildlife, lush green rainforests to active volcanoes. Exploring Costa Rica for less than one week is impossible.

Visit in monsoon:

The majority of the tourists visit Costa Rica in the dry season (Dec-Apr) so that they can relish the pleasant sunny climate. However, that could be expensive!

Why don’t you visit the country during the rainy season (May-Nov) instead? You’ll run into a rain shower, but in return, you will be rewarded with lesser crowds, cooler temperature, greener landscapes, and cheaper costs.

Purchase pre-paid SIM card:

Want to stay connected with your friends and family members during your Costa Rica trip? Invest on a prepaid SIM card – it’s cheap & easy!

Book domestic flights if you don’t have time:

Flying within Costa Rica is costly, but if you don’t have sufficient time or don’t wish to drive, booking a domestic flight may be a smart choice.

No need to exchange colones in advance:

In Costa Rica, US dollars are widely accepted, particularly at restaurants, hotels, and travel agencies. Even at local supermarkets! So there’s totally no need to exchange Costa Rican currencies beforehand.

Join guided naturalist tours:

It’s true that you can go on self-guided hikes & tours at several Costa Rican places. However, you’ll see much more than anticipated if you join the professionals on guided trips.

Though guided nature tours are a bit more on the costlier side, they’ll leave you an unforgettable memory.

Don’t miss out on local snacks:

Make a trip to any local markets, and you will soon come to know why the Costa Ricans loves plantain chips, yucca chips, and love cassava chips. They’re unbelievably appetizing!

Go beach hopping:

Beach hopping is perhaps the most entertaining thing to do in Costa Rica. However, keep in mind that, the beaches may look close to one another on the travel map, but are far to drive to.

This article is written by Tour Operator Costa Rica – a leading travel firm that specializes in offering affordable and flexible travel packages to Costa Rica.