Already in Costa Rica? Your On-the-Ground Travel Guide
This guide covers everything you might need during your trip: weather, transportation tips, last-minute tours, safety basics, what to do if something goes wrong, and helpful apps to make travel easier.
Emergency Contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance: Dial 9-1-1 | US Embassy Emergency Number: (506) 2519-2000 | Canadian Embassy: (506) 2242-4400 | UK Embassy: +506 2258-2025
Today’s Weather
Forecast
Whats On in May?
What’s On in May?
- Start of the Green Season (Pacific Side): Sunny, hot mornings with brief afternoon showers rolling in around 2pm, especially along the Central & South Pacific. Guanacaste tends to stay drier longer.
- Lush Landscapes & Active Wildlife: Everything turns vibrant green again, waterfalls have stronger flow, and cooler temps make wildlife more active.
- Mid-Season Pricing: Fewer crowds than peak season (Jan–Apr) and slightly lower rates on hotels and tours, but everything is still open and operating.
🎉 Costa Rican Holidays & Festivals in May
- Labor Day (May 1): This is a public holiday. Many businesses and shops close, and you’ll often see parades and demonstrations in major cities.
- Día de San Isidro Labrador (May 15): Celebrated in towns near San José like San Isidro de Heredia, Pérez Zeledón, and Atenas. Expect parades, traditional food, and a ceremonial blessing of the crops in honor of the patron saint of farming.
Last-Minute Bookings
Still need to book something? Plans shift, weather changes, or maybe you suddenly realized you forgot to plan something.
Here are quick links to get everything sorted fast:
Book Last Minute Tours and Activities
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Current News in English
- Tico Times: Online newspaper that is great for staying up to date on happenings.
- CNE Costa Rica (National Emergency Commission)
- RSN (Red Sismológica Nacional) – Earthquake details & alerts
- U.S. Embassy Costa Rica – Safety updates for U.S. travelers
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