Luxury Costa Rica Holidays

Costa Rica is known worldwide for its natural treasures and biodiversity because few countries take conservation and sustainability as seriously as Costa Rica. Characterized by national parks, reserves, conservation areas, volcanic landscapes, and forests, the country is an absolute must for any nature lover and outdoor fan. There are more than ten peaks in Costa Rica that exceed 3000 meters, and even active volcanoes that are integrated into the national parks, providing optimal conditions to explore the flora and fauna around. Waterfalls or hot springs can also be found, offering variety while trekking. Moreover, Costa Rica also has beaches in its program. In addition to black volcanic beaches, one can enjoy the Caribbean sun and sea on white sandy beaches under palm trees.

In addition to white sandy beaches and palms, Costa Rica offers a completely different side, enticing visitors with various tours through the landscapes of numerous volcanoes. There are 60 volcanoes, some of which are already extinct, dormant, or still active. The most famous volcano is the Arenal in the northern part of the country. After frequent eruptions in the past, it is now in a dormant phase, but one can still see smoke rising from the crater during visits and discover solidified lava flows. Other well-known volcanoes include Poás, Rincón de la Vieja, and Irazu. Aside from the volcanic landscape, a large part of Costa Rica is covered by tropical rainforests, which are a popular destination for bird watchers, biologists, and eco-tourists. The forests have extremely high humidity and additional continuous rain, making the animal and plant life there so special. The most famous forest of its kind is the Monteverde, located in the northwest of the country, which can largely be explored via high hanging bridges. Many tourists come here due to the impressive biodiversity. But be careful: to protect the flora and fauna, a maximum of 160 people can be in the area at the same time.

In principle, it can be said that Costa Rica can be traveled and explored all year round. However, it depends on the desired type of vacation, so monsoon seasons and temperature fluctuations should be considered. Because depending on the travel destination, different weather conditions prevail due to the topological and geographical location of the green tropical country. Thus, the climate can be divided into dry and rainy seasons. The dry season is from December to April, during the remaining time, one must expect relatively much rainfall. However, the intensity of the rain varies. On the Pacific coast, it rains only about half as much as on the Caribbean coast, and on the northwest coast, no precipitation is expected during the months of December to April, but many hours of sunshine. Both coasts have a high humidity year-round. Additionally, the hurricane season between July and October must be taken into account. Therefore, the months of January to April are recommended as the optimal travel time.