Holidays in Costa Rica : how to plan your stay?

You’re on vacation in a few months? You are looking for a destination, but you have no idea where you can go with your friends or your family? And if Costa Rica was the best destination to go during some weeks? In fact, this country is very appreciated by tourists because there are so many activities to do on earth or on the ocean. You can take a walk in a jungle, see a volcano and swim in the ocean the same day. However, before flying, you have to prepare your trip.

Here are some advices to plan your holidays and live an unforgettable experience. 

Choose some activities to do 

At first, you have to choose some activities to do. This step is important to plan your entire trip and don’t miss your time once there. To discover things to do in Costa rica, you can make some research on the Internet or ask some recommendation to people who already go there. For example, one of the best-know spots in this country, you have:

  • San José’city;
  • The National Park of Poas’volcano;
  • Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to do some surf; 
  • Jaco, one of the most beautiful beach in the entire world.

One of the advantages of Costa Rica is you can make a lot of activities on the heart of the nature. But you can stay all day under the sun on the beach if you prefer aquatic sports. Remember to watch if you don’t have to reserve some tickets before going on the spot.  

 

Find an accommodation

Secondly, you have to find accommodation. You can stay in a hotel, or you can reserve an individual house or apartment. For this last option, you need to pay particular attention to some details. For example, how much room do you need? In which area do you want to live? Will you stay in the same city during all the trip or not? Based on these answers, you can begin your research and select your future accommodation. Don’t forget to watch additional options (Wi-Fi, pet…). Sometimes, it can make some difference during your holiday. 

Inquire into means of transport

In Costa Rica, it’s possible to move with different means of transport (boat, local bus). But, the easier way to move during your trip is to rent à car. In fact, the transportation system is not very extensive, so you can have some difficulties to go to a special spot. You can find a lot of car rental shop in the country. But there are some conditions to respect:

  • have a driving licence since one year;
  • be at least 21 years old.

To know that the French driving licence is available in Costa Rica. It’s not necessary to make a demand of an international driving licence before your trip. Things to reserve a car some days before your arrival to be sure to have a car. Especially if you are planning going there between December and April, the best period to visit Costa Rica.