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Costa Rica

Aerial drone photo of the Pacific Ocean meeting the beaches & rainforest Costa Rica

Costa Rica

San José Weather Card

San Jose

overcast clouds
59°F

Details:

Feels Like: 58.08 °F

Wind: 10 m/s

Humidity: 78%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1013 hPa

Puerto Limón Weather Card

Puerto Limón

overcast clouds
77°F

Details:

Feels Like: 78.22 °F

Wind: 6.06 m/s

Humidity: 88%

Visibility: 10000 m

Pressure: 1008 hPa

  • Capital City: San José
  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Currency: Costa Rican colón
  • Best Time To Travel: July to August
  • Country Dialing Code: +508
  • Population: 5.154 million

About Costa Rica

  • Clothing: Shorts and skimpy clothing are common at the beach, but as soon as you head into the mountains you'll want long pants. This isn't just about temperature. In places like San Jose, Costa Rica's capital and largest city, locals almost never wear shorts in public. They're considered a bit shabby.

  • Cuisine: Rice and Beans are included in nearly every Costa Rican meal, especially breakfast. Potatoes are another Costa Rican staple, part of the starch-rich Tico diet. Pork and beef are the most commonly eaten meats, but chicken and fish dishes are also widely available, especially on the Caribbean coast.

  • Culture: Costa Rican culture is a vibrant blend of indigenous heritage and Spanish colonial influence, with a dash of Jamaican, Chinese, and other immigrant cultures lending character and customs. The result is a nation of laid-back, friendly, and happy people.

Travel Attractions

Arenal Volcano

A photo of the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica

The Arenal Volcano, which is situated in the lush northern lowlands of Costa Rica, cannot be avoided when traveling through this region of the nation. It has an outstanding reputation and is towering and intimidating.


Poás Volcano

Poás Volcano National Park, Alajuela Region, Costa Rica, Central America, America

Home to one of the biggest craters in the world in addition to being situated in the Central Mountain Range's forests and boasting stunning natural scenery. This location allows you to explore its attractions via a network of paths.

Místico Hanging Bridges

The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges in Costa Rica

They are unquestionably on the list of the top things to do in La Fortuna and the entire Arenal Volcano region. Mistico Park also serves as a natural haven for the vast majority of species that calls Costa Rica home.