What Is the Ideal Time to Start Planning a Trip to Costa Rica?

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The Art of Timing Your Costa Rican Getaway

Travel in Costa Rica has something to offer for everyone throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly adventure, a luxury all-inclusive getaway, or an off-the-beaten-path exploration, your travel style can greatly influence the ideal time to experience Costa Rica. Using travel pattern data collected over the years, we’ve decoded patterns of each season, and some year-over-year changes that impacted the travel industry in the past five years.

Total Number of Vacations to Costa Rica Per Year (2019 to 2023)

Booking YearNumber of Trips% Change
20194,524-
20202,13350%
20215,760270%
20228,502148%
20239,391110%
Total30,040-