COSTA RICA · 2026 EDITION Verified Nov 2026

See what's
worth the trip.

Seven places worth a trip of their own. Sixteen worth planning around. Twenty-six worth a detour.

07Must-go
16Priority
26If time
27Experiences

2026 TRAVEL GUIDE

Take the whole guide with you.

The full 2026 edition, formatted for offline reading. English, Spanish and Chinese first; other languages below.

FULL MAP · 49 PLACES

See where everything is.

The shortlist on one map. Tap a dot for the full story.

49 places · 27 experiences
COSTA RICA · MAP · NATURAL EARTH 1:50M 23 key places
Must-go Priority If time International airports Small dots are optional stops.

01 · SEVEN MUST-GO

Worth the flight

Book the trip around these.

02 · SIXTEEN PRIORITIES

Make time

One to three days, or the core of a regional route.

EXPERIENCES · 27

Things to do

Each one is tied to the place where it's best—so nothing is counted twice.

WHEN TO GO

Pick your month by what you want to see

Turtles, whales, quetzals and dry-season beaches don't peak together.

Long-term averages, not guarantees. Check SINAC and local operators before you go.