Costa Rica Travel
Costa Rica offers miles of unparalleled beaches on both its Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Stunning volcanoes, sultry hot springs and lush rainforests dot the country from coast to coast. Use the Costa Rica Travel Web Guide to locate everything you need, including valuable travel tips and recommendations. Whether you're a detail-oriented traveler or a spontaneous wanderer, enjoy lodging in the lap of luxury or prefer a budget vacation, our Web Guide can help make planning your Costa Rica trip a breeze.
Expand All Guide SectionsCosta Rica Travel Basics
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Travel Requirements for Costa Rica
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Getting to Costa Rica
As it becomes an increasingly popular destination for tourists from the United States, more and ... read more »
Costa Rica Hotels
There are many excellent Web sites listing different types of hotels in Costa Rica by region. ... read more »
Getting Around in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's beautiful views of stunning volcanoes and tucked-away, glorious beaches practically beg for a road trip. Learn how to rent a car in Costa Rica and get idas for other modes of transportation around the country with help from the sites in this section.
Dulcinea's Insight
- When renting a car or booking a flight online, make sure the site is secure before entering your payment information. Check the URL on the site's payment page to see if it begins with the letters https. The "s" means the page is secure. Trust your gut; if you don't trust a site completely, don't enter your personal information.
- Most of the travel Web sites listed here provide phone contact information. If you have any questions about the services offered, you can always call. Get some insider information by asking for travel tips and favorite spots when you call to arrange your trip.
- Depending on how much time you plan to spend in Costa Rica, your transportation arrangements will vary. Most of the hot tourist spots are within the Central Valley. Those planning a trip of less than ten days should plan to visit only a few places outside of the Central Valley, such as Monteverde Cloud Forest and the Caribbean coast.
- One caveat about car travel is that tourists should be very careful when driving in San Jose, the capital city. Driving in San Jose is very fast-paced, and many of the rules of the road seem to be unique to the city.
- Roads are constantly being improved in Costa Rica, and most of the hot tourist destinations are only a few hours apart by car. Because of this, many tourists rent cars or vans, or ride buses around the country.
- Local airlines in Costa Rica offer frequent flights between cities. Some companies also offer charter flights for larger groups.
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Costa Rica Travel Blogs and Forums
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