April in Costa Rica is still very much part of the dry season. So much so in fact, that it is one of the dries months for the Caribbean coast. The result of this is very little rain and some really hot days on the coast. April is when I would personally classify the end of the high season. By the end of the month, many of the major crowds are gone in all the amjor tourists areas. Less popular areas are almost deserted with the exception of long term travelers and round the world style travelers.

April Events in Costa Rica

There are a lot of religious celebrations going on all over the country. Don’t be surprised to see small parades or celebration in any sized city in Costa Rica.

Holy Week
The Easter celebration, or Semana Santa, is one of the most celebrated holidays in all of Costa Rica. This holiday celebration usually starts the Sunday before Easter Sunday and last the entire week. Much of the country shuts down from Thursday until Monday in honor of Easter. Parades, festivals, celebrations, and other activities are not uncommon to see all over the country.

Juan Santamaria Day
This is a small holiday that really only effects government offices. This holiday celebrates the countries national hero.

April Weather in Costa Rica

The weather in Costa Rica is very mild across most of the country, with limited rain fall and warm temperatures.

San Jose
Highs of 78ºF Lows of 60ºF Average Rainfall: 1.7 inches Humidity: 79%

Manuel Antonio
Highs of 89ºF Lows of 71ºF Average Rainfall: 6.6 inches Humidity: 84%

Limón
Highs of 87ºF Lows of 71ºF Average Rainfall: 10.9 inches Humidity: 85%

Getting to Costa Rica

The middle and end of April are when you can really start finding the best deals and cheap airfare to Costa Rica. If you book way in advance you can find some really great deal on the major ticketing sites. Even last minute tickets to Costa Rica will be fairly cheap this time of year.

Where to Stay

Rooms and reservations are starting to slow down now. Most of the hotels, hotels, and resorts in Costa Rica will be back to their off season rates. You will probably be able to get away with visiting major tourist areas and finding a hotel without a reservation. However, on the weekends it may be another story. If you plan on traveling on the weekends, you may still want to call ahead.

Original article can be found here: April in Costa Rica

March in Costa Rica is still part of the dray season. This means there is a lot less rainfall in many parts of the country. However, the downside to this is that it can be exceptionally hot and humid in some areas. Some will also say that March also marks the end of the busy season. In my opinion, this is only partly true. You still have large groups of tourists anywhere you go, there is just a little less of them in the more remote places.

March Events in Costa Rica

There isn’t too much going on in Costa Rica during the month of march as far as festival and activities go.

St. Joseph’s Day
March 19 – This is a religious holiday that honors the patron saint of San Jose. You may see a small parade or gathering near churches in San Jose.

March Weather in Costa Rica

San Jose
Highs of 77ºF Lows of 60ºF Average Rainfall: 0.5 inches Humidity: 78%

Manuel Antonio
Highs of 89ºF Lows of 71ºF Average Rainfall: 2.4 inches Humidity: 80%

Limón
Highs of 87ºF Lows of 69ºF Average Rainfall: 9.2 inches Humidity: 85%

Getting to Costa Rica

As I mentioned earlier, so travel professional will say that March marks the end of the busy season. I tend not to agree with this as far as crowds go, but you do start to see price drops around March. If you are planning your trip in advance, look into ticket prices from mid March and beyond. This is when you can expect to start seeing some more affordable flights to Costa Rica.

Where to Stay

As with the drop in airfare prices, you may also start seeing hotels in Costa Rica start going back to their off season rates. Likewise, it may be a bit easier to find rooms in hotels and hostels without a reservation. It is still a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation if you can though.

Original article can be found here: March in Costa Rica

Visiting Costa Rica in February is a great time to visit if you don’t mind dealing with the crowds. The winter months for the Northern hemisphere are often the busiest in Costa Rica. People from the colder areas of the world are escaping to Costa Rica for a warm weather Christmas. Aside from the crowds, the only downfall to visiting Costa Rica in February is that you will be paying high season prices for everything from hotels to tours. But, that’s to be expected when traveling during high season. On the flip side, there is a reason that this is a popular time to visit Costa Rica, it is the dry season so you don’t have to worry to much about full days of intense jungle rain.

February Events in Costa Rica

While there are a lot of tourists making there way to Costa Rica in February, there is little going on in the way of national events. In fact, there is really only one worth mentioning.

Puntarenas Carnival – During the last week of February, the fishing town of Puntarenas turns into a colorful and loud carnival of sorts. Some festivals in Costa Rica bee cool to visit, but I wouldn’t recommend this one. There isn’t really much to see or do here aside from the carnival. When the carnival is in full swing there will be tons of Ticos in the area and crime is sure to jump way up, especially for tourists.

February Weather in Costa Rica

The weather in Costa Rica is very mild this time of year, which is why this is such a popular month to visit.

San Jose
Highs of 75ºF Lows of 59ºF Average Rainfall: 0.24 inches Humidity: 80%

Manuel Antonio
Highs of 87ºF Lows of 69ºF Average Rainfall: 1.4 inches Humidity: 81%

Limón (Caribbean)
Highs of 88ºF Lows of 68ºF Average Rainfall: 8.3 inches Humidity: 87%

Getting to Costa Rica

If you waited to the last might to get your plane ticket, you probably won’t have any luck finding a cheap flight to Costa Rica. Because this is the high season, last minute tickets are sure to be some of the most expensive. Your best bet is to try and make your reservations in advice. However, you may be able to find some last minute deals directly on the airlines website. Do yourself a favor and check the airlines sites before you buy a ticket via a major ticketing website.

Where to Stay

Hotels in Costa Rica are going to be a good 20% or more expensive this time of year. They will also be a lot more busy. You will want to call and make reservations when you can. This is especially true when visiting smaller areas that are popular tourist destinations.

Original article can be found here: February in Costa Rica

Traveling to Costa Rica in January is a great time to vist as far as the weather is concered. The only problem is that everyone know this, making January one of the busiest months for travel in Costa Rica.

Weather

January in Costa Rica is still very early in the countries dry season. Most of Costa Rica gets little rain this time of year and has a regularly sunny forecast. The central and western regions tend to stay extra during this month. The little rain that does fall in January tends to come in short afternoon and evening showers.

Despite January in Costa Rica being part of the dry season, the North East region of the country still gets some steady rain. The rest of the Caribbean coast gets a little bit of rain this time of year, but nothing major. Again, what rain does fall is limited to light showers later in the day.

Events

• New Years Day
• Fiesta Palmares
• Fiesta San Cruz
• Dia de Santo Cristo de Esquipulas

Reservations

January in Costa Rica is one of the busiest months for travel. If you are planning on traveling to Costa Rica in January, make sure to make plans and reservations way in advance.

Not only is this a popular time of year for travel for international tourists, but also for locals. As with many places in the world, schools are still on holiday. So accommodations not only fill up with tourists, but locals as well.

Original article can be found here: January in Costa Rica