When In Costa Rica
Eco-tourism is big and most visitors make a point of visiting some of the national parks and protected areas, these can be visited in tour groups or using you own vehicle.
To get the most out of this green island, you will need some form of transport the most popular option is hiring a car from a wide range available including small economy cars to SUV, 4WD and larger MPV that are all late model with air con.

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The term, paradise for tourists, is often over used, but in the case of Costa Rica it well deserved, as it offers something for everyone.
The weather is tropical, but can vary depending on where you are in the country.
Please note that the dry, summer season is December to April and when you do visit, get your hands on some Costa Rican Colons to spend, currency code CRC.
This will help you enjoy one of the pleasures of life, as it is one of the lucky band of countries where you can paddle in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean on the same day.
The Costa Ricans, who are mainly Roman Catholic, are also called Tico, speak Spanish, along with a couple of local dialects also, and there are over four million.
Updated:- 15th September 2025