February 7, 2023
One of the best things about living in the tropics, like Costa Rica, is that you have endless summers! The other great thing about this little corner of paradise is that you’re just a plane ride away from escaping the winter chill. Costa Rica eagerly awaits your visit to enjoy the summer love. So, we invite you to swap winter snow for summer sun in Costa Rica in 2023! Here are some getaway destinations to consider as you plan your summer vacation in Costa Rica!
With the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean to relax by, volcanoes to explore, tropical rainforests to hike through, and adventures to experience, Costa Rica is brimming with summer vacation activities. Average temperatures range from the 70s in higher altitudes to the 90s on any of the coasts, meaning temperate weather and sunny days are a warm welcome just like the renowned Costa Rican hospitality.
1. Surf the waves or take a lesson.
Many Costa Rican beaches are excellent places to learn to surf or practice your surfing skills. Not only are they beautiful, but they also boast incredible waves for surfing, and many have a great surfer vibe. In beaches like Santa Teresa, Moctezuma, Nosara, and Puerto Viejo, bicycles and surfboards are the main forms of transportation, so hop on and ride to the rhythm of their unique vibes and big waves.
Surfing is hugely popular on both Costa Rican coasts, and this year-round surfer’s paradise has earned its reputation for some good reasons. Firstly, thanks to the various swells and waves, there’s a spot for everyone from beginner board riders to pro surfers, making this little corner of the world so popular among wave riders.
For beginners who want a lesson to learn the basics, Tamarindo, Guiones, and Santa Teresa have several surf schools. Let the fun begin! It’s exhilarating and gives you a great sense of achievement when you can say you’ve ridden the waves in Costa Rica. This is a travel goal come true, and what better summer vacation adventure than learning to surf?
2. Wellness in Nature
Not only is Costa Rica a magnet for surfers, but it’s also the perfect setting and ambiance for wellness seekers. Many hotels and resorts organize retreats or yoga classes and have serene spas to experience natural wellness. After a few extraordinary years of challenges and changes, what better way to spend the summer than doing yoga or enjoying the luxury of a massage or facial on the beach, on the slopes of a volcano, or in the jungle? Perfection and balance.
Whether you come for a yoga retreat, teacher training, or to take some yoga classes during your stay, Costa Rica has the perfect natural settings and experienced yogis to connect with life and spirit. Experience the sound of waves, tropical breezes, and jungle views while perfecting your downward dog, tree pose, and planks. Favorite yoga destinations include the Golfo Dulce, Moctezuma, Santa Teresa, and Playa Grande.
Make this summer a time to achieve self-awareness and joy and to share with others.
Forest Bathing
While Costa Rica may be best known for jungle adventure, it’s also an opportunity for forest bathing. This form of ecotherapy discovered by the Japanese is the simple act of walking in forests and other environments and connecting with your surroundings. National Geographic has dubbed Costa Rica a “forest bathing paradise.” Try forest bathing while exploring the cloud forest in Monteverde, the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste, or the jungle of Sarapiqui.
3. Observing the citrus orange sunset.
Costa Rica offers its spectators the most stunning sunsets that paint the sky with oranges, reds, and purples. This is a community affair; every evening, many beaches fill with people waiting to witness this natural phenomenon that never ceases to amaze.
Remember that in Costa Rica, being so close to the equator, our beautiful sunsets start around 5:30 pm and extend until approximately 6:00 – 6:15 pm. Additionally, Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time, so there’s no need to adjust your clocks as sunsets are at roughly the same time every day throughout the year. This means you can plan your summer adventure day around this golden hour.
Watching the sunset is a great time to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee or a cocktail or freshly squeezed juice and choose your spot on the sand or from your mountain-top retreat to see the colors light up in the sky and on the horizon. What a perfect way to end a day exploring Costa Rica’s mountains, beaches, coasts, cities, and shores.
4. Enjoy the forests from new perspectives!
Did you know that almost 60% of Costa Rica is covered in forest? Thanks to laws against deforestation and an innovative government plan to incentivize nature conservation, Costa Rica has become an example to the world of how it can be done!
So, when you visit Costa Rica, venture into the cloud forests on the highest peaks of the mountains, relax on beaches surrounded by tropical jungle, and hike through dry tropical forests in Guanacaste on the Nicoya Peninsula. Explore the forests by walking through their floors, flying through their canopies, or rafting down the rivers that flow through them. Forests are adventurous and rich in wildlife, no matter what perspective you enjoy them from.
Some of the most well-known forests that visitors enjoy are:
– Manuel Antonio National Park: A favorite for many visitors. This is an easy hike through a forest teeming with wildlife to one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches.
– Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula – National Geographic named it one of the most biodiverse places in the world!
– Río Celeste National Park: These are mountain-worthy boots as you trek along the bluest river immersed in the rainforest. A colorful experience, to say the least.
– Tortuguero National Park: Explore the rainforest from a boat that will take you through the water channels. A paradise for wildlife lovers!
Costa Rica looks forward to being part of your summer vacation. With daily flights from major hubs in North America and Europe, adventures in Costa Rica are just hours away. Proimagen Futuropa looks forward to seeing you! Let us know if you have any questions about planning your summer vacation in Costa Rica!
To be continued…