Custom travel agency in Costa Rica

Costa Rica experiences two distinct seasons. From December to April, the dry season offers clear skies over the Pacific, ideal for the volcanoes of the Central Cordillera, Guanacaste, and the Nicoya Peninsula. From May to November, the green season transforms the jungle: the forests of Corcovado and Tortuguero teem with life, waterfalls run full, and it's the best time to observe green turtle nesting on the Caribbean coast. September and October remain humid on the Pacific side, but they're also the brightest months on the Caribbean side. To enjoy a good balance between active wildlife and mild weather, many travelers choose the shoulder seasons: late November, or the weeks around May.

Costa Rica is not the cheapest Latin American destination, and it's best to know that before you go. For a two to three-week trip with charming accommodations, car rental or private transfers, naturalist guides at key sites, and a few forest lodges, expect to budget on average between €2,500 and €3,800 per person, international flights not included. Isolated ecolodges, such as those on the Osa Peninsula, increase the budget, as do scenic flights or diving excursions at Caño Island. Conversely, choosing sodas (small local restaurants), mixing simple accommodations with more comfortable lodges allows you to travel at a more reasonable cost without compromising on the quality of your experiences.

Costa Rica deserves attention to detail. The southern Pacific trails, tidal schedules in Tortuguero, the ideal window for climbing Cerro Chirripó, the family lodges that don't appear in any guidebook – all of this plays out on the ground. By working with a local English-speaking agency based in San José, you work directly with a team that travels these regions year-round, personally knows the naturalist guides, and adjusts the itinerary based on weather, whale breeding season, or dry forest blooms. At Morpho Evasions, we craft each itinerary by hand, with genuine ecological care – the agency is CST Elite certified, the country's highest sustainability distinction.

A good Costa Rica itinerary is built around a few striking contrasts rather than trying to see everything. Arenal volcano and its hot springs, the cloud forests of Monteverde where you track the quetzal, the vibrant wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park are often the first landmarks. For travelers ready to venture off the most beaten paths, the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park offer one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the planet: tapirs, scarlet macaws, elusive jaguars. The northern Pacific coast seduces with its tranquil beaches and villages, while the Caribbean coast, around Puerto Viejo and Cahuita, adds an Afro-Caribbean touch that completely changes the mood of your journey.