The main international airports in Costa Rica are Juan Santamaría International Airport (also known as San Jose International Airport) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (also known as Guanacaste Airport or Daniel Oduber International Airport, formerly named Liberia International Airport).
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Centrally located near Costa Rica's bustling capital city of San Jose is SJO, the prime airport for tourists visiting the Central and Southwest regions of the country. It's full official name is the Juan Santamaría International Airport.
It's easy to experience sticker shock when checking into eco-lodges and renting vehicles and booking tours in Costa Rica. Indeed, it is the most expensive country in Central America, thanks to a booming economy and well-developed tourist sector.
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.
The best time to visit Costa Rica is between December and April, when the weather is at its driest and brightest. We'd also recommend traveling in the country's green season, from May to June or in November. This is when you catch the seasons in transition, and the national parks are quieter.
You can have a great time on either side of Costa Rica but here are some reasons why you should visit one over the other. Two of the main reasons why you should visit the Pacific side of Costa Rica over the Caribbean are that there are more choices and a closer proximity to the international airport and attractions.
Getting around Costa Rica without a car is certainly feasible, but it's likely to be either expensive or time-consuming. So, if you prefer to relax and enjoy, rather than hailing a taxi or waiting for your drop-off in a shared shuttle, renting a car is right for you.
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.
The hurricane season usually lasts from early June to late November. The most severe hurricane to make landfall in Costa Rica in the past 12 months was »«.
The cheapest time to visit Costa Rica is during the green season or rainy season, May to November. As the largest influx of tourists visit Costa Rica during the dry season (December through April), that is the most expensive time to visit. Read more about Costa Rica weather to know what to expect.
For most of the country, the hottest months in Costa Rica are March and April. January and February are also very hot and may only differ by a one or two degrees (Celsius). The rainiest months are generally September and October (except for the Caribbean) so you will find that this depends on the region.
How Much Does Costa Rica Cost? A week of vacation in Costa Rica costs between $850 and $1,450 for an average traveler in mid-priced hotels, lodges or rental houses and doing standard tours (assuming double occupancy).
We spent 2 weeks in CR last month and spent about $1,000 US. We used credit cards for hotel and rental car, but paid cash for everything else. We averaged about $100 in cash per day for food and incidentals, including tips, gas (for rental car), entrance to parks (but not organized tours).