What is the Caribbean side of Costa Rica like?

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a beautiful region that is generally less developed and touristy than the Pacific side. The weather here is in stark contrast to the other side as the best weather is in September and October.



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4. Safest Beaches in Costa Rica: Where Can You Swim? With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea pounding the other side, Costa Rica's beaches are famous for having big waves and fast currents. These are perfect for surfing, but not so much for gentle, safe swimming.

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The Pacific beaches in Costa Rica are some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. With a much longer coastline than the Caribbean, the Pacific coast offers more of a variety of beautiful beaches. The Pacific coasts are the Guanacaste and Puntarenas provinces.

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Climate and Weather The Caribbean coast tends to experience more rain than the Pacific coast in Costa Rica. The climate along the Pacific coast is typically drier, with distinct rainy and dry seasons. The dry season typically lasts from December to April and features bright days and little rain.

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It's more affordable While Costa Rica is generally not a cheap destination, the Caribbean coast is somewhat less expensive than the Pacific, partially due to the lack of luxury accommodations and dining options you can find on the Pacific side.

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#1: No Parties, No Big Waves, Just Relaxing at Hermosa Beach in Guanacaste. Playa Hermosa Guanacaste is located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Some people like to pack their itinerary with activities. If that isn't you, Playa Hermosa has the beach scene you're craving.

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Costa Rica's Caribbean coast has some of the country's best beaches. The southern Caribbean — Cahuita to Manzanillo — boasts beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise water and pristine coral reefs.

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Costa Rica is considered to be safer than Mexico, with lower crime rates and political stability. Mexico, unfortunately, still gets a lot of violence due to drug cartels. However with that being said, it is still a safe place, you just have to be a little bit more cautious.

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September and October are Costa Rica's rainiest months, with rainfall lasting nearly all day. If you happen to book a trip during these months, not to worry: These are the most beautiful months along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. Plan to head to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or Tortuguero.

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The most expensive time to visit Costa Rica is during peak holiday seasons such as Christmas and New Years or Easter. High season dates usually consist of the months of December through April (excluding Christmas and Easter) and are the regular season rates.

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We recommend spending 10 days to two weeks in Costa Rica, as this timeframe will give you enough time to cover all the major highlights while also including time for traveling from one destination to another.

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Most Beautiful Places in Costa Rica
  • Rio Celeste Waterfalls, Tenorio Volcano National Park.
  • Corcovado National Park.
  • Pacuare River Rafting.
  • Arenal Volcano.
  • Cahuita National Park.
  • Punta Uva Beach.


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Best 7 Places To Visit In Costa Rica - Best Cities and Vacation Spots
  1. Manuel Antonio. Our first top destination is the incredible Manuel Antonio. ...
  2. Tamarindo Beach. The Blue Flag Awarded beach is truly a vacation paradise. ...
  3. Monteverde. ...
  4. Poas Volcano. ...
  5. Arenal. ...
  6. Puerto Viejo De Talamanca. ...
  7. San Jose - The City Experience.


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