Costa Rica · North America
🇨🇷 San José
The springlike gateway to cloud forests, volcanoes and two coastlines of wildlife.
At a glance
Capital of Costa Rica
Climate through the year (long-term averages)
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Prime Good bet
Safety
Mostly safe — stay street-smart
Fine for visitors who stay aware. Stick to well-travelled areas at night and use registered taxis or ride apps.
What it costs
Backpacker€56 / day
Mid-range€101 / day
Comfort€192 / day
Hotel, meals and local transport. Flights below.
Return flights: ~€653
One week, mid-range, all in: ~€1,362