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San José & Central Valley

When to go

Best time to visit San José & Central Valley

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Mixed

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Best months: January–April, December · Dry season: January–April, December · Wet season: May–November

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Costa Rica in the blog

Costa Rica Country Guide

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Costa Rica Country Guide

Wild beauty, curious creatures & beaches to die for

Where To Escape To This Winter

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Where To Escape To This Winter

Follow the sunshine

Costa Rica honeymoon guide

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Costa Rica honeymoon guide

Seaside bliss & jungle escapes

Where to take your family in South America

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Where to take your family in South America

Get ready for your next family adventure!

Global Safari Alternatives

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Global Safari Alternatives

Explore the best safari-style wildlife destinations outside Africa

Costa Rica Wildlife

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Costa Rica Wildlife

Colourful, cartoonish & downright spectacular

Our Experts

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Millie

Millie Trotter

Africa Travel Specialist

Jonty

Jonty Medcalf

Africa and Antarctica Travel Specialist

Carola

Carola Fresno

South America & Indian Subcontinent Travel Specialist

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Best Booking Platform in Women's Health Travel Awards 2025

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"Timbuktu can take relatively complex and slightly amorphous travel plans and transform them into a well-organized, perfectly tailored trip."