Costa Rica is in the middle of Nicaragua and Panama in Central America. The exotic and wonderful Costa Rica is known for the lush forests, incredible creatures, and some of the best beaches in the world.
You will be able to find friendly locals, endemic wildlife, pristine coastline, and awesome food. So, we created this list of some Costa Rica tips for you to travel inside the lands, the things to avoid and places to visit. Let’s go!
Surf
Costa Rica is really well known for being a surfing hotspot. Costa Rica has consistent head high waves all year round. As a Costa Rican tip, we recommended for those who are not professionals in the matter, to take some lessons, there are people who can teach in most of the principal beaches. The best time to grab a board is December to April, this is the high season in the country.
Coffee
Costa Rica is known to have rich coffee beans. So, as a Costa Rican tip, we recommend visiting a coffee plantation, where you can be able to see how the coffee is picked up and how distributed around the country. Some of the coffee plantations have some internal tours that GioTours can provide.
Fishing
In Costa Rica, you were fish marlin, sailfish, dorados, and wahoo, while you do sports fishing. Costa Rica is known for having one of the greatest fishing spots in the world. Because of the countries location, you can fish either in the Pacific or the Caribbean.
Puerto Viejo
Costa Rican tip, Here! Puerto Viejo is located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, the town is small, lovely, and with a party atmosphere. It’s great for backpackers and beach lovers. It has surf, sand, and great energy!
Volcanoes
The volcanoes in Costa Rica are one of the main tourist attractions. There are 6 active volcanoes, and 61 dormant in the land. As our Costa Rican tip, we recommend Irazu, Arenal, and the Poas Volcano!
Our country has diverse microclimates, and it depends on the region and elevation. The wet season comes in May and leaves in November, and the dry season starts in December and finishes in April. Beaches are hot, the rainforest and the cloud forest are muggy, the mountain areas are comfortably cold. And the temperature, all year round, it’s almost the same.
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Scuba Diving
There’s a big new underwater world to enjoy off the Costa Rican coast. Rocks, reefs, caves, and marine life make for some awesome diving. Some of the best sites can be found in the northern area of the Nicoya peninsula.
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero It’s a magical place, an amazing eco-destination with canals that snake their way through the hypnotic jungle and coastal wetlands. GioTours have an excellent tour where you travel by boat in the canals in Tortuguero. (Contact us)
Cerro Chirripó
This is a Costa Rican tip for hikers. Cerro Chirripó is the highest peak in Costa Rica. Up there you’ll be able to see some the best views of both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Don’t Go Near the Ants
Costa Rica has various ant species that aren’t going to kill you, but their burning pain might just make you want to die. The jungles are home to some strong insects like fire ants, leaf-cutter ants, and bullet ants, the latter having one of the most painful stings in the world. The pain lasts for about 24 hours. These creatures are quite captivating to watch marching over trees, leaves, and the ground but don’t get too close.
Don’t Touch the Tiny Frogs
Another type of critter to beware of when you’re walking in the rainforest is the thumbnail-sized cute and colorful frogs with the elaborate designs. They’re incredibly cute and look like rubber toys you?d find in a gumball machine, but some of them have a poison. Resist the urge to poke these creatures if you have a cut on your finger. The deadliest little guys have enough venom to kill ten grown men if it gets into your bloodstream.
Bring Insect Repellent
This is truly a Costa Rican tip, being Costa Rica a tropical country it has a fair share of mosquitoes, bugs, that can be a problem, as they can spread diseases like dengue or chikungunya. Beyond the health risks, they’re just plain annoying, so you’ll need to come prepared to Costa Rica if you want to have a good night?s sleep. Always bring an effective insect repellent, or you can also buy one here. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and a hat, especially on a rainforest hike, and try to stay indoors at dawn and dusk when they are most active.
This are some Costa Rica tips that you can use for your next visit to our wonderful county.
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