Unforgettable beauty

The best time to visit Costa Rica is during the dry season, which runs from mid-December to April. This period offers warm, sunny weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, wildlife watching, and beach visits. It’s also peak tourist season, so expect more crowds.

If you’re looking for fewer crowds, consider visiting during the shoulder months of May and November. May marks the start of the rainy season, but it often brings brief afternoon showers and lush green landscapes, making it a great time for eco-tourism.

The rainy season, from May to November, can bring heavy rains, particularly in September and October, especially in the Caribbean region. However, this is also the time when the country’s natural beauty flourishes, and some areas see fewer tourists.

To reach Costa Rica, most travelers fly directly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, in San José. This is the busiest airport in Costa Rica, handling the majority of international flights. Alternatively, Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, in Liberia in the Guanacaste region, is popular for those heading to the Pacific coast beaches and national parks in northwest Costa Rica.