Costa Rica
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When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
Nature enthusiast? Party animal? Wildlife spotter? The right time to travel to Costa Rica depends on your preferences.
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High Season
The season is dry with light rain, from December to April they receive a lot of tourists and even local tourists on their beaches because of the partially sunny climate. The lodging is usually complicated. Prices are high and the sale of stores to tourists is booming.
Shoulder Season
From May to July and November they receive less tourists than in high season, normally the rain becomes more present in these months, rivers can overflow and roads can become impassable, however, foreign visitors persist, especially from the US and Europe.
Low Season
Stormy rains arrive between August and October, however, this climate provides excellent conditions for surfing. Some places close indefinitely; it is advisable to check before booking. Prices go down significantly along with traffic, which may be impassable.
Your trip to Costa Rica
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Your travel to Costa Rica has about 266% the climate impact as your entire yearly budget of CO₂ emissions. This "yearly climate-compatible budget" sets the limit of emissions any person should produce in order to keep global warming to below 2C at about 2 tons of CO2. It includes anything from heating to stay warm and cosy in winter, your daily hot showers, the annoying commute to work, any traveling you do, the production of your yummy food and products you buy – and much more you emit by living your life.
Of your yearly CO₂ Budget
266%
Just like slow food – ever thought about slow travel? Discovering the hidden treasures nearby is a great new adventure. Go by train to get a better feeling of small changes in your surroundings or have a fun road trip with your friends.
If you still feel the need to fly, compensate your emissions.
How is the weather & Climate in Costa Rica?
Temperatures as cold as your ex's heart or hot like you? See the full range for different cities based on average temperatures per month.
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