Alajuela
Alajuela in Costa Rica: trade-wind islands and reef-and-ridge contrast; worth a dedicated pause rather than a…
Discover Costa Rica
Costa Rica is best approached region by region — pick a hub, then walk, ride or drive outward. Expect trade-wind islands and reef-and-ridge contrast. From San José, branch into the landscapes that match your season. Broadly part of Central America. Languages you will meet include Spanish. Slow days here usually beat checklist tourism.
- Capital
- San José
- Area
- 51100 km²
- Currencies
- Costa Rican colón (₡)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Region
- Central America
Cartago
Cartago in Costa Rica: trade-wind islands and reef-and-ridge contrast; worth a dedicated pause rather than a fuel-stop…
Guanacaste
Guanacaste in Costa Rica: trade-wind islands and reef-and-ridge contrast; worth a dedicated pause rather than a…
Heredia
Heredia in Costa Rica: humid forests, coral coasts and slow midday hours; slow travel works here when you stay long…
Limón
Limón in Costa Rica: humid forests, coral coasts and slow midday hours; slow travel works here when you stay long…
Puntarenas
Puntarenas in Costa Rica: heat, monsoon timing and early-morning starts; local roads and smaller towns usually beat…
San José
San José in Costa Rica: heat, monsoon timing and early-morning starts; local roads and smaller towns usually beat the…
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