Hi! My name is Serendipity and in this blog I will give you some secrets of why traveling to Costa Rica in the green season may be one of your best decisions.
Costa Rica is a small country in territory however, because its climate is very diverse, so is it´s flora and fauna.
In this small country the climate varies greatly from one area to another, for example if you drive 20 minutes from San José you will find a completely different climate with dense forest and many clouds in the Braulio Carrillo National Park. There are also areas such as the Caribbean coast, which is relatively unique and has its own microclimate.
In this country, there´s not really a winter or summer season, rather, climate is classified into two different seasons. The rainy season is also called “green season”, since nature is at its best during this period, besides the frequent rainfall, our rain is warm! So getting wet can be fun.
The seasons extend throughout the year like this:
Dry season (high season): From December 11 to April + July to August.
Rainy season (green season): May and June + From September 1 to December 10.
*Consider that Costa Rica is a tropical country, that’s why seasons will not be exact. It is very likely that you will find rain during the dry season and dry moments during the rainy season. The mentioned periods are not exact.
Most people travel to Costa Rica during the dry season. During this time, the weather is sunny and the tourist life is quite active. There are some areas such as Guanacaste where it hardly rains during this season, in consequence, the vegetation is not as green as the one you will usually find in the rest of Costa Rica. Besides the charms of the dry season, there are some people who consider that there are even more advantages when traveling in the green season and we agree!
Discover some reasons why:
It is a special time to visit the tropical forests. In the rainy season the plants are absorbing a lot of water, and because of this, the forests grow intensely during this time.
In addition to the lush flora, fauna will also surprise you. For example, whales like to visit Costa Rica during the rainy season! The whale watching season runs from mid-July to mid-November. In places such as Uvita and Dominical the best time for these espectacular shows is during September and October.
For surfers and rafting enthusiasts it is a good time since the waves are bigger and rivers are fuller (even those that sometimes keep a low water volume in the dry season)
As we mentioned before, the Caribbean has its own microclimate, and on this period it is usually sunny, so you can enjoy a wonderful caribbean time too. The latest months in the year, are also the time of coffee harvest, and it extremely pleasant naps under the soothing sound of rain.
In the green season, trips to Costa Rica decrease and so do costs fall significantly.
From hotel rates, national and international airfares, private transportation, tickets to tourist sites, among others, you will find good discounts on these dates. Many services offer up to 20% to 50% discount. Moreover, because there is less tourism, it is less risky to make last minute reservations.
As an example, in Paradise Hot Springs, this wonderful thermal site with natural mineral-medicinal geothermal water, you can take advantage of the special green season discounts.
During september to november 30th, nationals can enjoy discounted day passes. The regular day pass is 9,000 colones and the day pass plus meal is 17,000 colones. Moreover, international visitors can obtain substantial discounts in hotel reservations.
Highly reviewed in Trip Advisor, Paradise occupies a place in the Top 10 of activities to do in La Fortuna. The entrance and a feeding time (either lunch or dinner) has the value of ₡ 17,000 (national) or $ 36 (foreigners)
It is important to consider that space is limited per day, so prior reservation is required.
* Note: Some discounts are not available through the site, you can book by calling (+506) 2479 1380, texting us via whatsapp: (+506) 8810-0123, writing us an email: info@paradisehotspringscr.com or talking to us directly on the site.
(When you buy tickets at Paradise you will be given a coupon that you can present at the chocolate shop. It applies from September 1 to October 31, 2019, applies to nationals and foreign adults.)
Learn about the origin and therapeutic benefits of the delightful hot springs here!
We already know that dry season, is the time of the year in which greatest amount of tourists visits Costa Rica. This translates to finding many places full of tourists and with higher prices. Lining up, pre-booking or waiting for a table is something you won’t have to live in the green season.
Venture out to walk into the forest and live a relaxing experience resting under the sound of the rain. If you like to travel on a low budget, discover the charm of this vivid season with lush nature and your happy pocket. If you like to travel on a low budget, discover the charm of this vivid season with lush nature and your happy pocket. I discovered the charm of the vivid and lush green season and I hope you will too!
Soon I will reveal to you more secrets, until then.
Serendipity
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