The most favorable time is during the dry season (December to April). However, the early rainy season (May to July) is also a good option, with fewer crowds and lower prices.

Yes, Monteverde can become crowded between December and April, especially at popular areas like Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Visiting early or choosing quieter areas like Santa Elena or Curi‑Cancha offers a more peaceful experience.

Mosquitoes are uncommon in Monteverde’s cooler, high‑elevation areas. However, in warmer and more humid zones, biters like no-see-ums may be more noticeable. It’s still wise to bring insect repellent.

Comprehensive packages may include lodging, meals, activities, professional guides, airport transfers, internal transport, park entrance fees, taxes, and permits.

Airfare to Costa Rica, alcoholic drinks, guide gratuities, and personal travel or medical insurance usually fall outside the package price.

Top destinations include Arenal Volcano, Corcovado & Osa Peninsula, Guanacaste & Nicoya Peninsula, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, San José & Central Valley, Tortuguero, and the Caribbean Coast.

January and February are the peak travel months with excellent weather, bird activity, and whale migration.

March and April remain busy but bring warmer Pacific coast weather.

Yes—luxury adventure tours (like G Adventures’ “Geluxe”) combine thrilling activities such as canyoning, kayaking, and waterfall hikes with four-star lodging, spa access, gourmet meals, and eco-conscious practices.

The country offers remarkable biodiversity, with cloud forests, volcanoes, rainforests, and beaches—all within a compact area.

Expect sightings of sloths, jaguars, spider monkeys, turtles, scarlet macaws, and more in diverse regions like Manuel Antonio, Corcovado, and Tortuguero.

Yes, destinations like Monteverde, with its zip lines, skywalks, and cloud forest, are especially family-friendly and showcase wildlife diversity.

Visitors can hike lava trails, explore hanging bridges, soak in hot springs, and more—all set against the backdrop of Costa Rica’s iconic volcano.

Carara National Park—near San José—is ideal for birdwatching, home to 432 confirmed bird species including scarlet macaws, as well as diverse reptiles like crocodiles.

Located near Arenal, the waterfall stands about 70–75 meters tall. It’s a paved descent of roughly 500 steps and includes restrooms, showers, a restaurant, and lifeguard service. Swimming is permitted.