{"id":204965,"date":"2024-08-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/costa-rica-pura-vida-beach-to-jungle\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"costa-rica-pura-vida-beach-to-jungle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/costa-rica-pura-vida-beach-to-jungle\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Updated our September 1, 2023 text with more money-saving tips and activity ideas.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> is a small country in terms of surface, but the territory offers a lot of diversity that is hard to compete with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its volcanoes, rainforests, beaches and wildlife, Costa Rica is a destination for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife 5\" class=\"wp-image-200626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costa-rica-the-must-sees\">Costa Rica: the must-sees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beaches-and-national-parks-in-costa-rica\">Beaches and national parks in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This slender piece of land is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So there is no lack of choice in terms of beaches. There are six distinct regions with water access and there is not one beach that is necessarily better than another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the choice will depend on your interests and activities, your <em>timing<\/em> for your trip to <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> and your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beaches of the northern region of Guanacaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of the southern region of Guanacaste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of the Pacific Ocean<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of the Osa Peninsula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of the Caribbean Sea<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, depending on your itinerary, you can easily find a national park to admire the iconic fauna of Costa Rica or to do activities according to your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, there are a great number of parks in Costa Rica. Let yourself be tempted by an <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/san-jose\/excursion-parc-manuel-antonio\/?aid=101389\">excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - volcano-2355772_1920\" class=\"wp-image-200642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/volcano-2355772_1920-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-jose\">San Jose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Jos\u00e9, the capital of Costa Rica, is a city rich in culture and history. Despite all that this metropolis has to offer, it is often overlooked by travelers who rush to the beautiful beaches and tropical forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s understandable; we&#8217;re often drawn to the exoticism of Costa Rica and don&#8217;t linger too long in the city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a day or two is a good compromise to discover this Central American metropolis: the majority of San Jos\u00e9&#8217;s attractions are centralized around Avenida Central. In this neighbourhood, it&#8217;s easy to walk through a variety of museums, restaurants, parks, markets, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the charm of its historic center on this <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/san-jose\/free-tour-san-jose\/?aid=101389\">free tour of San Jos\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1096\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - San Jose\" class=\"wp-image-201176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose-450x308.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose-200x137.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/San-Jose-768x526.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-puerto-viejo-de-talamanca\">Puerto Viejo de Talamanca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo will delight your taste buds with its Afro-Caribbean fusion cuisine. This small town on the waterfront is ideal for relaxation and water activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, it is a very beautiful place with magnificent reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling.jpg\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy: 5 dream destinations to consider right now - Maldives Snorkeling\" class=\"wp-image-189506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling-450x254.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Maldives-Snorkeling-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The picturesque town of Puerto Viejo and its many beaches are surrounded by tropical forest and the Manzanillo National Refuge. Thus, one can take small hikes in the jungle and see monkeys, sloths, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-4.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife 4\" class=\"wp-image-200624\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tortuguero\">Tortuguero<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From July to October in Costa Rica, thousands of gigantic turtles come lay eggs on the beaches of Tortuguero during the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an amazing natural phenomenon: you can see the turtles coming out of the water, then they go to their <em>spot<\/em> on the beach to dig their hole and finally, lay hundreds of eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they have finished, the turtles bury their offspring to protect them from predators and return to the sea. The process takes about 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t hesitate to book an excursion <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/san-jose\/excursion-parc-torturego\/?aid=101389\">to Tortuguero National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1117\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - seaturtle\" class=\"wp-image-200861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle-450x314.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/seaturtle-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>July and August are the peak of the egg-laying season. So it is possible to see turtles laying eggs everywhere and observe the different stages without having to stay on the beach for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, seven to 10 weeks later, the sea turtles hatch. Since the egg-laying period extends over several months, it&#8217;s possible to watch the eggs being laid and the little turtles braving the beach to reach the ocean during the same Costa Rica trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Tortugero 3\" class=\"wp-image-200614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Sea turtles lay their eggs mainly at night. If you want to photograph this phenomenon, do not use a flash to avoid interfering with the process.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-la-fortuna\">La Fortuna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of La Fortuna lies at the foot of the Arenal volcano and is an excellent place to base yourself on an adventure-oriented trip to Costa Rica: rafting in the rapids, abseiling (canyoning), mountain biking on the volcano, kayaking or SUP on Lake Arenal, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could discover the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/arenal\/visite-ponts-suspendus-arenal\/?aid=101389\">suspension bridges in the heart of the Arenal forest <\/a>, or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/arenal\/tyrolienne-volcan-arenal\/?aid=101389\">try your hand at zip-lining up the Arenal volcano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot springs are available to round off the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Volcan-Arenal.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Volcan Arenal\" class=\"wp-image-200618\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Canyoning.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Canyoning\" class=\"wp-image-200600\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monteverde\">Monteverde<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monteverde Reserve is the most popular national park in Costa Rica. Also described as a cloud forest, the atmosphere here is mysterious and the temperature is cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re sure to love this <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/monteverde\/randonnee-foret-nuages-monteverde\/?aid=101389\">hike through the Monteverde cloud forest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this forest, there are many footpaths and suspension bridges where you can meet animals and contemplate the sublime scenery. This is perfect for a family activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Monteverde-2.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Monteverde 2\" class=\"wp-image-200604\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of walking through the region&#8217;s dense vegetation, thrill-seekers can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/monteverde\/tyrolienne-monteverde\/?aid=101389\">zip-line over the forest at Monteverde<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Monteverde.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Monteverde\" class=\"wp-image-200606\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, another way to discover the Monteverde forest is to take a night tour when some animals come out to hunt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sarapiqui-rainforest\">Sarapiqu\u00ed Rainforest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the northwest of Costa Rica, the Sarapiqu\u00ed rainforest is well suited to a route that includes La Fortuna and Monteverde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarapiqu\u00ed is known for its ecological tourism, wildlife, ornithology and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The views of the rainforest are magnificent; early risers can see the first rays of sunlight peeking through the fog and the green canopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Rainforest 2\" class=\"wp-image-200887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rainforest-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liberia\">Liberia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Liberia is the gateway to the Guanacaste region. Air Canada and Air Transat serve this international airport from Montreal and Toronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you don&#8217;t want to do a lot of driving and focus your trip in the north of Costa Rica, you should consider Liberia. Also, be on the lookout for plane tickets to Liberia compared to San Jos\u00e9, they&#8217;re sometimes cheaper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like San Jose, a day or two can be enough to get a feel for a big city before heading to the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48206\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-playa-negra\">Playa Negra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With beautiful waves, Playa Negra is a surfer&#8217;s paradise. The waves are very consistent and attract surfers from all over the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides surfing, Playa Negra is a charming place to rest. Indeed, it is a popular getaway for locals as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - surf\" class=\"wp-image-201178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/surf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tamarindo\">Tamarindo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Playa Negra, Tamarindo is known for its beaches and waves. Being close to the Liberia airport, it is a very touristy place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamarindo Beach is three kilometers long with a view of the rainforest in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Mario Las Baulas National Park, another famous nesting site for sea turtles, is not too far from Tamarindo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - plage costa rica\" class=\"wp-image-201180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plage-costa-rica-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manuel-antonio-national-park\">Manuel Antonio National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Quepos is located on the west coast of Costa Rica and is a beautiful place to rest and enjoy the beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Manuel Antonio National Park is not too far from Quepos. The park&#8217;s beautiful beaches and crystal-clear seas are ideal for swimming, kayaking, surfing and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking trails are also available to meet toucans, monkeys and sloths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/fr\/manuel-antonio\/excursion-parc-manuel-antonio\/?aid=101389\">excursion to Manuel Antonio National Park<\/a> will plunge you into the splendors of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-7.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife 7\" class=\"wp-image-200630\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-2.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife 2\" class=\"wp-image-200620\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-organize-your-trip-to-costa-rica\">Organize your trip to Costa Rica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-visit\">When to visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to discover Costa Rica is between December and April since it is the dry season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, May, June and November are also good times to visit the country, when tourist numbers are lower. As for the temperature, these are months when the seasons are in transition: the green season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica 4\" class=\"wp-image-200592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The months of September and October should be avoided because of the rainy season. However, since <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> is a tropical country, you should expect rain even if you are in the dry season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife-3.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife 3\" class=\"wp-image-200622\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-time-is-required-to-visit\">How much time is required to visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you allow between seven and 14 days for a vacation in Costa Rica, so that you can discover the country&#8217;s major attractions. Since the roads are not always very easy, getting from one area to another can be time consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, plan your trip to Costa Rica according to an area and do not spread yourself too thin. You can go back there since it is not too far from Canada. To tour the entire country, you&#8217;d need at least three or four weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica singe\" class=\"wp-image-200878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-singe-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some suggested itineraries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seven days: San Jos\u00e9, La Fortuna (Ar\u00e9nal volcano), Manuel Antonio National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 days: San Jos\u00e9, La Fortuna (volcano Areal), Monteverde, Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 days: San Jos\u00e9, La Fortuna (volcano Areal), Tamarindo, Monteverde, Pacific Coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One month: a complete tour of the country<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Rafting.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Rafting\" class=\"wp-image-200608\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-transportation\">Public transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The local bus is still the most economical way to get from one place to another, especially if you want to visit well-served tourist spots. In fact, most of the bus routes are to and from the capital, San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you rely on the bus system, you can waste a lot of time, as it may be necessary to constantly return to San Jose, the hub, to get to another part of Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thebusschedule.com\/EN\/cr\/\">The bus schedule<\/a> site can be useful for finding the routes served and the operating schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-there\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to start your trip to Costa Rica?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country has two international airports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"component component__list\"><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Liberia: for a trip to the northwest and the Guanacaste region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In San Jos\u00e9: for vacations to the Pacific, Central and Central Valley regions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-costa-rica-saving-with-points\">Costa Rica: saving with points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-travel-points\">Travel points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Airline ticket prices to Costa Rica can vary greatly. Indeed, depending on the season, fares can be high, and using travel points is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many credit cards offer generous welcome bonuses to help offset the cost of airline tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, when researching airline ticket purchases, there are always several factors to consider when <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/pay-points-or-cash\/\">determining whether to use airline points or pay with cash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"191085\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, when you choose to pay in cash, there is always a way to use points to reduce the cost of the purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, these flights found on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tdrewards.com\/expedia-for-td\">Expedia for TD<\/a> website are notably cheaper than a similar ticket purchased with points from an airline program like Aeroplan, but these flights involve a stopover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica avion TD Primes 1\" class=\"wp-image-200918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1-450x287.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1-200x128.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-avion-TD-Primes-1-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, it is possible to use <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/programme-fidelite\/primes-td\/\">TD Rewards<\/a> points to purchase this airline ticket; if you don&#8217;t have enough, it is possible to add money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TD Rewards points are easily earned with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-first-class-travel-visa-infinite-card\/\">TD First Class Travel<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Visa Infinite* Card<\/a>, and for a family, each adult could sign up to unlock a pile of points for a trip to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"22724,22725\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n    <div class=\"card card-list card-list-header\">\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-dark shimmer-bar--short card-specs--title\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Tortugero 2\" class=\"wp-image-200612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Tortugero-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aeroplan-points\">Aeroplan Points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air Canada provides direct service between Montreal and San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan loyalty program<\/a> offers you many advantages. In Canada, major banks offer <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/aeroplan\/\">credit cards in partnership with Aeroplan<\/a>, allowing you to earn points on your daily spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In economy class, for a one-way trip from Montreal, you&#8217;ll need at least 12,500 points, according to Air Canada&#8217;s points predictor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to find out more about this program? Here&#8217;s our <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/beginner-aeroplan\/\">Aeroplan beginner&#8217;s guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"175297,358497\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--m-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"100492\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<div class=\"card\">\n\t<div class=\"card--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--img-outer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--img\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer-selling\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title-offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--selling-points\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar shimmer-bar--short\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"apply-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-car-rental\">Car rental<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a trip at your own pace, you will have to rent a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it advisable to pay more for a 4 x 4? Between the different cities, you will not have any problem with a standard vehicle, but the roads are not always well maintained everywhere. In addition, many areas are only accessible by unpaved trails.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Plan your trips before nightfall (around 6 PM), as the roads are not very well lit.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Although car rental costs can be very high in Costa Rica, this expense can be easily absorbed by credit card rewards points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, we used <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/programme-fidelite\/primes-td\/\">TD Rewards<\/a> points to cover the cost of the car rental.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"177378\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use points to pay for your car rental: we suggest you pay the difference, if any, with the credit card associated with the points.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"87931,116748\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you use <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/programme-fidelite\/primes-td\/\">TD Rewards<\/a> points for your car rental, you will need to pay in full with points or top up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/credit-cards\/td-first-class-travel-visa-infinite-card\/\">TD First Class Travel Visa Infinite Card<sup>&reg;<\/sup><\/a> to benefit from the credit card&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/personal-finance\/insurance\/theft-damage-car-rental-credit-cards\/\">car rental insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the TD <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tdcanadatrust.com\/francais\/document\/PDF\/tdvisa\/tdct-tdvisa-firstclasstravel-528191-fr.pdf\">Certificate of Insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__notice component__notice--info wp-block-milesgutenberg-notice\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n\t\t<div class=\"component__notice__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>It is your responsibility to be informed in order to have the coverage you need; take the time to read your insurance contract since they vary greatly in terms of coverage and exclusions.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Costa-Rica-Wildlife.jpg\" alt=\"Costa Rica&nbsp;: travel guide | Itineraries and Highlights - Costa Rica Wildlife\" class=\"wp-image-200632\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lodging\">Lodging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-independent-hotels\">Independent hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For most itineraries in Costa Rica, it will be more economical to make <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/independent-hotels\/\">independent hotel reservations<\/a> and then apply points against the expense upon return from the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a large number of accommodations with cooking facilities or including breakfasts, which is ideal for saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"48214,205149\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Since hotel expenses are categorized as &#8220;travel&#8221;, it&#8217;s possible to use points, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/nbc-a-la-carte-rewards\/\">NBC travel points<\/a> from the National Bank World Elite Mastercard<sup>&reg;<\/sup>, to help offset costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guide <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/strategy\/best-card-travel-purchase\/\">How do I choose the best credit card for my trip?<\/a> will be very helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"195768\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-ecolodges\">The ecolodges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An ecolodge is an accommodation that seeks to minimize the negative impact on the environment. Costa Rica is one of the world&#8217;s top destinations for a wide range of ecolodges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, the country is so rich in rainforest and diversity that it&#8217;s the perfect place to soak up the tranquility of nature from sunrise to sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='s-h'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--s-h container_count--1'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"354257\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"post-preview-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marriott-bonvoy-hotels\">Marriott Bonvoy Hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Costa Rica, there are several <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/reward-program\/marriott-bonvoy\/\">Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> hotels. However, they are mainly located in San Jose and on the west coast, including the <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica\" href=\"\/go\/marriott-sjoal\/\" rel=\"noindex\">Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also establishments where you can maximize your <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/amex-marriott-bonvoy-free-night-award\/\">annual one-night free certificate<\/a>. A certificate costing 35,000 points<a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/marriott-bonvoy-combine-free-night-award-points\/\">(up to 50,000 with additional points<\/a>) can be used for overnight stays in top-of-the-range hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='m'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='post'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_post container_template--m container_count--3'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"post_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"137119,63924,66018\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"post-preview\">\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-thumbnail\">\n\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"post-preview-content\" style=\"top: 1em;\">\n\t<div class=\"simmer-bar-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n<aside class=\"component component__deferred_contents wp-block-milesgutenberg-deferred-contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tdata-template='compare'\n\t\t\t\tdata-post_type='card'\n\t\t\t\tdata-per_page='4'\n\t\t\t\tclass='deferred_container--preload container_card container_template--compare container_count--2'\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tag=\"card_id\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post_ids=\"267909,22624\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-utm=\"wpb\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-list\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card-list--grid\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--card\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-graphic-cta shimmer shimmer-card\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"card-list--title-offer\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--title\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card-list--offer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card--apply\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shimmer shimmer-btn\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-on-foreign-currency-transactions\">On foreign currency transactions<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Costa Rica, choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/best-credit-cards-in-canada\/forex\/\">credit card with no conversion fees<\/a>. That&#8217;s 2.5% savings per transaction! 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