Costa Rica is a travel destination in Central America. Its capital is San José. March and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Costa Rica
Manuel Antonio (beach, Puntarenas) — Pristine national park with rainforest, white-sand beaches, and curious capuchin monkeys.
Arenal Volcano (natural, Alajuela) — Perfect cone strato-volcano — jungle hikes, hot springs, and adventurous zip-lining.
Monteverde (natural, Puntarenas) — Cloud forest reserve — home to the resplendent quetzal and spectacular canopy walks.
Tortuguero (natural, Limón) — Caribbean canal village — nesting leatherback sea turtles and jungle boat safaris.
Corcovado National Park (natural, Puntarenas) — National Geographic's most biologically intense park — pumas, tapirs, and scarlet macaws.
Tamarindo (beach, Guanacaste) — Pacific surf town with golden beaches, sport-fishing, and lively beach-bar life.
San José (city, San José) — Vibrant capital — Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Barrio Amón street art, and coffee culture.
Río Celeste (natural, Guanacaste) — Impossibly blue river and waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Drake Bay (beach, Puntarenas) — Remote Osa Peninsula base for whale-watching, dolphin tours, and diving.
Rincon de la Vieja (natural, Guanacaste) — Active volcano with boiling mud pots, fumaroles, and refreshing swimming holes.