Traveling Tips When Traveling to Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a wonderful green paradise full of new experiences and chances to spend great vacations.

Here we´ll give you some tips when traveling to Costa Rica.

Is Costa Rica an island?

Well, that´s a common question tourists make before traveling to Costa Rica, it sounds like it were an island, but that’s far from the reality… and there are some movies that don´t help to make that clear…

So many people think it is an island, but Costa Rica is a sovereign country respectful of human rights and values, without an army and focused on keeping working on education and health.

Costa Rica is located in Central America, it´s the tiny “waist” of America, it´s a very small country with plenty of natural biodiversity, stunning g volcanoes, rainforests, and more than 600 beaches.

It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south and east.

The Pacific Ocean borders the western and southern parts of Costa Rica, and the Caribbean Sea borders Costa Rica on the east.

In addition, when traveling to Costa Rica, you also find one of the blue zones of the world, which is Nicoya, people live longer and happier here thanks to their habits, diet, and attitude.

Finally, Costa Rica’s main economic activity is tourism, that´s why big efforts are made every day to improve this area.

So you can feel confident traveling to Costa Rica.

What to wear when traveling to Costa Rica?

Well, talking about the weather is important to highlight the climate conditions that you will find when traveling to Costa Rica.

Costa Rica´s climate is mainly tropical, you´ll find a short and adequate dry season, and also a little extended rainy season towards the south.

The highest average temperature is 31°C (89°F), while the approximately minimum temperature is 22.7°C (73°F).

The dry season lasts from the last days of December to April more or less and the rainy season from May to the first days of December.

So, talking about clothes you might need the basic beach packing checklist plus some outfits that you might wear during fall especially if you are planning to visit a mountain, volcano or rainforest as well:

Sunscreen anywhere and regularly, even on a cloudy day you might get burned.

Sunglasses, days are bright and clear.

Bathing suit to enjoy a fresh pool or hit the waves surfing or practicing freediving.

A good book to relax at the beach watching awesome sunsets.

Sandals and or beach shoes.

Tank tops and shorts are great and fresh to spend the day even in the city.

Hat to protect your face and neck.

Underwear, of course…

Light Pajamas, nights are not cold but if you prefer an air conditioner you might need a tighter one.

Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap are always needed but some hotels provide them or you can get them anywhere here.

Find the best accommodation with a great host

The best about it is the fact that finding a great host when traveling to Costa Rica you can get all the advice you require.

It’s important that you keep in contact with this person, try not to visit places by yourself you might need to know about safety, sea features, and more.

At Perfect Sunset School, in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa, the best place to stay, I´ll be waiting for you, I´m Gustavo Merlino and I´m glad to help you during all your stay.

Here you´ll find the best sunsets, the best waves, Surf lessons, yoga for all levels, Spanish classes with the best teaching-learning method, and great accommodations to stay in.