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Costa Rica at a Glance
Location
Central America, between Nicaragua & Panama
Language
Spanish (English is widely spoken in tourist areas)
Currency
Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
USD widely accepted
Time Zone
UTC-6 (no daylight-saving time)
Hello! I’m Sarah, a U.S. citizen who’s lived in Costa Rica since 2016 with my husband. I’m basically a connoisseur on all things Costa Rica at this point.
Together with the passionate La Selectica team, I personally curate each recommendation, from bespoke travel itineraries and luxury wedding venues to must-have relocation essentials and refined lifestyle discoveries.
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Whats On in October?
Caribbean Sunshine Window: October is prime time for great weather on the Caribbean coast. Think relatively calm seas, clear snorkeling in Cahuita, and sunny beach days. It’s the perfect month to escape the Pacific rains.
Peak Green Season on the Pacific: October brings some of the heaviest downpours of the year on the Pacific side. Plan mornings for activities, take a siesta in the afternoons (when rains tend to be at their heaviest), and consider a 4×4.
Seasonal Closures & Maintenance: Tourism slows in many Pacific regions this month. Some boutique hotels, beach clubs, and adventure operators close for staff holidays, renovations, or deep cleaning.
Sea Turtle Nesting: October is a great month for turtle lovers. Green turtles are still nesting in Tortuguero (but it is definitely the tail end of that) and the olive ridley arribadas pick up in Ostional, particularly around the new moon. Sometimes you can witness thousands of turtles coming ashore at once. It’s amazing!
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