Getting there & around
British Airways and TUI fly to Costa Rica directly from the UK. British Airways flies from Gatwick to San José, Costa Rica’s capital, three times a week. TUI flies from Gatwick to Liberia, once a week.
Average flying time: 11h30m.
Costa Rica’s public bus system is reliable, inexpensive and relatively frequent, even in remote areas. Privately run shuttle buses offer quicker but pricier transfers. Car rental is also popular and it can be worth spending extra on a four-wheel-drive vehicle to cope with rural roads.
When to go
Temperatures range from 21C to 27C all year round. Costa Rica enjoys 12 different tropical microclimates that remain constant throughout the year. The best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from mid-November to April, when temperatures reach highs of 28C. May to mid-November is referred to as Costa Rica’s ‘green season’, with the heaviest rain falling in September and October.
More info visitcostarica.com/uk.
How to do it
National geographic expeditions offers an eight-night Natural Highlights tour from £1,399 per person, featuring stays in La Fortuna and Monteverde, international flights not included.
Journey Latin America offers a 15-day Costa Rica Wildlife Discovery tour that takes in Arenal and the San José region, as well the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, from £3,700 per person, international flights not included.
G Adventures offers a 13-day Costa Rica Active Adventure tour that includes hiking, trekking, biking, rafting and kayaking in various parts of the country from £1,299 per person, international flights not included.
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