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Costa Rica

Capital

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Cities

159

Currency

CRC

Coordinates

10.00° N / 84.00° W

18°Tropical evening storms

WNDR8.9
Quiet seasonStill undiscovered

Feels like Coastal golden-hour calm

Deep relaxation·Perfect for families
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— The feeling

What Costa Rica feels like

Pura vida as practice.

Costa Rica is cloud forest mist, howler monkeys at breakfast, and beaches where rainforest meets Pacific — small, biodiverse, and serious about conservation.

— Begin here

Places to begin in Costa Rica

San José

San José

21°Clear stargazing nights

WNDR7.8
Quiet seasonRising on WNDER

Feels like A hidden paradise

La Fortuna

La Fortuna

16°Soft coastal breeze

WNDR8.7
Shoulder season calmTrending this month

Feels like Quiet village mornings

Quepos

Quepos

22°Cozy mountain weather

WNDR8.1
Shoulder season calmStill undiscovered

Feels like Endless tropical summer

Liberia

Liberia

19°Tropical evening storms

WNDR9.6
Shoulder season calmHidden gem

Feels like Futuristic neon energy

Abangares

Abangares

21°Clear stargazing nights

WNDR7.8
Quiet seasonRising on WNDER

Feels like Creative urban rhythm

Acosta

Acosta

24°Crisp morning light

WNDR9.7
Quiet seasonStill undiscovered

Feels like Mediterranean slow living

Alajuela

Alajuela

18°Clear stargazing nights

WNDR8.5
Quiet seasonStill undiscovered

Feels like Cinematic mountain solitude

Alajuelita

Alajuelita

31°Cozy mountain weather

WNDR8.8
Shoulder season calmHidden gem

Feels like Ancient spiritual serenity

Alvarado

Alvarado

19°Soft coastal breeze

WNDR9.4
Shoulder season calmRising on WNDER

Feels like A hidden paradise

Ángeles

Ángeles

18°Cozy mountain weather

WNDR8.1
Quiet seasonStill undiscovered

Feels like Endless tropical summer

Aserrí

Aserrí

17°Soft coastal breeze

WNDR8.0
Book aheadHidden gem

Feels like A hidden paradise

Atenas

Atenas

25°Misty romantic air

WNDR8.4
Shoulder season calmHidden gem

Feels like A hidden paradise

— By feeling

How do you want to feel in Costa Rica?

Browse by emotion — not geography. Tap a feeling to filter the city atlas below.

— Worth the journey

Experiences worth crossing the world for in Costa Rica

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Rainforest lodges

Monteverde canopy walks, Arenal volcano views, and dawn bird chorus.

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Dual coasts

Pacific surf towns and Caribbean Tortuguero — turtles, palm, slow boats.

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Hot springs

La Fortuna's volcanic soak after a day of zip-lines and waterfalls.

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— When to go

Best time to visit Costa Rica

Atmospheric guidance — follow light, crowd, and mood.

Spring

Dry season building — green returns, wildlife active.

Crowds · Shoulder

Best for

Safari · Hiking · Cities

Summer

Warm months in the south; tropical rains possible in the north.

Crowds · Varies

Best for

Beach · Mountains · Festivals

Autumn

Pleasant travel window in many regions before peak holidays.

Crowds · Balanced

Best for

Culture · Food · Coast

Winter

Dry season in tropics; northern winter sun destinations shine.

Crowds · Regional

Best for

Wildlife · Desert · City breaks

— Curated

WNDER collections for Costa Rica

Most relaxing places on Earth

Where your shoulders finally drop.

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Hidden coastal villages

Quiet harbours, slow mornings, almost no one else.

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— Your World

Your relationship with Costa Rica

Save places to your Dreamlist or mark memories Been There — your story with Costa Rica will live here.

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— Atlas

Every city tells a different story.

From cloud forests to both coasts, explore towns across Costa Rica.

159 places

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— Guides

Guides for Costa Rica

Best places this summer

Long light, warm water, and room to breathe.

Warm places in February

Chase light when your hometown is grey.