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Beach on Pacific Coast of Costa Rica

Pacific Coast

About

The Pacific Ocean forms the western edge of Costa Rica, with its wild beaches, wonderful nature reserves, charming hotels and legendary surfing.

Nicoya Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s most secluded gems. Rugged mountains give way to the stunning blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and some of the most magnificent and wild beaches.  Apart from surfing and wildlife adventures, activities here include scuba diving, sport fishing, sea kayaking and boating.

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Useful information

Flight times

Flying time from London:  15 hours

Currency

Costa Rican colón. US dollars are widely accepted.

Time difference

GMT -5 hours

Visa requirements

No requirement if your stay is less than 3 months as a British citizen

Weather

Despite its small size, Costa Rica has a number of distinct microclimates.  The north Pacific coast experiences a dry season from December to April, when there is plenty of sun and temperatures are high, and a rainy season from May to November. However, this is not a hard-and-fast rule for all regions: for example, the rainy season starts a month earlier in the south Pacific, while the northern areas, including the Guanacaste coast, are not as affected by the seasons and are generally much drier.

When to travel

Where to stay

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