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Costa Rica holidays
Small but perfectly formed, discover Costa Rica's breathtaking natural beauty. Stunning beaches, vibrantly coloured wildlife, lush natural parks and incredible cloud forests contrast with mighty volcanoes, bubbling mud pits and cascading waterfalls. Discover the laid-back vibe and unforgettable charm of this adventure-filled tropical playground. More.
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Things to do on holiday in Costa Rica
Holidays in Costa Rica offer these great activities:
- Admire the stunning volcano views from the hanging bridges of Arenal
- Visit the lush Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, where you'll find hot springs, howler monkeys and bubbling mud pits
- Tamarindo Beach is a surfers' paradise
- Explore La Baulas National Marine Park, a nesting site for the leatherback turtle
- Relax on beautiful beaches, or try many watersports from fishing and snorkelling to kayaking
Tours
Experience the most of Costa Rica by combining your beach holiday with one of our fantastic tours, now available to book online! Tour holidays are 2 weeks in duration.
Adventure Taster Tour - 2 nights
Discover the exciting natural wonders of the Rincon de la Vieja area. Take in the steaming volcano, bubbling mud pots, hot springs and fabulous wildlife on this action-packed tour of one of Costa Rica's best national parks. Spend days 1 to 3 of your holiday on tour and then enjoy the rest of your stay at one of our fabulous beach hotels.
Cloud Forest Tour - 4 nights
This tour gives you the unique opportunity to float down the river on a tropical safari, bathe in hot springs, slide through the cloud forest and see the steams and sparks of Arenal Volcano. Spend days 1 to 5 of your holiday on tour and then enjoy the rest of your stay at one of our fabulous beach hotels.
Grand Tour of Costa Rica - 7 nights
This coast-to coast tour is a unique opportunity to discover the many adventures hidden within Costa Rica's lush national parks and beautiful shores. From river tubing, horseback riding and a magical floating safari, to exploring the rainforest, the bustling city of San José and visiting the green and leatherback turtles at Tortuguero. Spend days 1 to 8 of your holiday on tour and then enjoy the rest of your stay at one of our fabulous beach hotels.
Fact file for holidays to Costa Rica
| Costa Rica weather | |||
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 34°C | 5hrs | 19.8cm |
| Jun | 32°C | 4hrs | 24.7cm |
| Jul | 32°C | 4hrs | 14.8cm |
| Aug | 32°C | 4hrs | 20.3cm |
| Sep | 31°C | 5hrs | 36.2cm |
| Oct | 31°C | 4hrs | 31.7cm |
| Flight info |
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When flying with First Choice Airways to Costa Rica, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.
* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch |
Watch the Star Class video |
| Fly from | Flight time approx: 10hrs 30mins |
| London Gatwick |
| Travel money |
| Currency: US Dollars or Costa Rican Colons |
| A commission-free foreign exchange service is avaliable at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets. |
Passports and Visas
Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.
Visa Information: No visa required.
Departure Tax: Compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £14) will be added at the time of booking. You will no longer be required to pay your departure tax at check-in at your overseas airport.
Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2007. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hola |
| Goodbye | Adios |
| Please | Por favor |
| Thank you | Gracias |
| English | Spanish |
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| Sorry | Lo siento |
| Beer | Cerveza |
| Toilets | Servicios |
| The bill | La cuenta |
Resort info
- Gulf of Papagayo - Tropical greenery. Beautiful bay. Relaxed.
- Playa Conchal - Gorgeous beach. Excellent location. Romantic.
- Tamarindo - Laid-back. Amazing surfing. Fantastic restaurants.
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May 08 - Oct 08
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Find holidays to Costa Rica
Holidays to Costa Rica are available from May to October. All holidays depart from London Gatwick.
Costa Rica Tours are now available to book online. Tour holidays are combined with a beach stay and are 2 weeks in duration.
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