{"id":1342,"date":"2026-07-16T23:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T23:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=1342"},"modified":"2026-07-26T19:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T19:54:28","slug":"costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\"Pura vida\": two words that will be repeated throughout Costa Rica, and that sum up everything \u2014 the sweetness of life, the exuberant nature, the serenity of a small country that has suppressed its army to invest in its forests. Here, a sloth hangs over the road, a volcano smokes behind the mist, and two oceans line a land as large as Switzerland. Here's how to discover it without running, because Costa Rica is slowly savoring itself.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sommaire\">Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"goo-toc wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#essentiel\">L&rsquo;essentiel en un coup d&rsquo;\u0153il<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pourquoi\">Pourquoi visiter le Costa Rica<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#quelle-ville\">Quelles r\u00e9gions choisir<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#style\">Le Costa Rica selon votre style<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#calendrier\">When to go: month-by-month climate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#budget\">Budget : combien pr\u00e9voir<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#transport\">Comment se d\u00e9placer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#itineraire\">Itin\u00e9raire id\u00e9al (12 jours)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#etiquette\">\u00c9tiquette et respect de la nature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#erreurs\">Les erreurs \u00e0 \u00e9viter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#valise\">What to pack<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conseils\">Our expert tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Official sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"essentiel\">L&rsquo;essentiel en un coup d&rsquo;\u0153il<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costa Rica can be discovered in great environments: central volcanoes, Monteverde cloud forest, Pacific and Caribbean coasts, national parks everywhere. No visa for French (up to 90 days). Count 70 to 110\u20ac per day and per person in comfort. The dry season (December to April) is the best, but the country can be visited all year round depending on the coast.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pourquoi\">Pourquoi visiter le Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parce que peu de pays concentrent une telle biodiversit\u00e9 : pr\u00e8s de 6 % des esp\u00e8ces de la plan\u00e8te sur 0,03 % de sa surface. On observe des paresseux, des toucans, des singes et des grenouilles multicolores \u00e0 quelques m\u00e8tres des sentiers. Parce que c&rsquo;est le berceau de l&rsquo;\u00e9cotourisme, avec des parcs nationaux exemplaires et une conscience \u00e9cologique rare. Et parce que la \u00ab pura vida \u00bb n&rsquo;est pas un slogan : c&rsquo;est un art de vivre paisible et chaleureux qui d\u00e9teint vite sur le voyageur. Le Costa Rica se vit au rythme de la nature, et c&rsquo;est pr\u00e9cis\u00e9ment ce qui le rend inoubliable.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quelle-ville\">Quelles r\u00e9gions choisir<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le pays est petit, mais les routes sinueuses rallongent tout : mieux vaut deux ou trois r\u00e9gions bien v\u00e9cues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le <strong>volcan Arenal<\/strong> (La Fortuna) est notre porte d&rsquo;entr\u00e9e favorite : randonn\u00e9es sur les coul\u00e9es de lave, sources chaudes naturelles, tyroliennes. <strong>Monteverde<\/strong> et sa for\u00eat nuageuse, suspendue dans la brume, offrent des ponts perch\u00e9s et une faune unique. C\u00f4t\u00e9 <strong>Pacifique<\/strong>, le parc national <strong>Manuel Antonio<\/strong> marie plage et jungle (paresseux garantis), et la p\u00e9ninsule d&rsquo;<strong>Osa<\/strong> (Corcovado) est le sanctuaire sauvage des connaisseurs. La <strong>c\u00f4te cara\u00efbe<\/strong> (Puerto Viejo, Tortuguero) est notre coup de c\u0153ur pour son ambiance afro-cara\u00efbe, ses tortues et son atmosph\u00e8re d\u00e9contract\u00e9e. On combine g\u00e9n\u00e9ralement Arenal, Monteverde et une c\u00f4te.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"style\">Le Costa Rica selon votre style de voyage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Premi\u00e8re fois :<\/strong> Arenal, Monteverde et Manuel Antonio. <strong>Faune et nature intense :<\/strong> Corcovado, Tortuguero, le parc de Cahuita. <strong>Aventure :<\/strong> rafting, canyoning et tyroliennes autour d&rsquo;Arenal et de Turrialba. <strong>Plage et surf :<\/strong> Nosara, Santa Teresa, Tamarindo c\u00f4t\u00e9 Pacifique, Puerto Viejo c\u00f4t\u00e9 cara\u00efbe. <strong>D\u00e9tente :<\/strong> les sources chaudes de La Fortuna. <strong>En famille :<\/strong> Manuel Antonio et Arenal, faciles et spectaculaires. Notre conseil : ne surchargez pas l&rsquo;itin\u00e9raire, les trajets prennent plus de temps que la carte ne le laisse croire.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"calendrier\">When to go: month-by-month climate<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>P\u00e9riode<\/th><th>Ce qu&rsquo;il faut savoir<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>D\u00e9cembre-avril<\/td><td>La saison s\u00e8che, la plus pris\u00e9e : ciel d\u00e9gag\u00e9, sentiers praticables, faune facile \u00e0 observer. Haute saison (No\u00ebl et f\u00e9vrier tr\u00e8s demand\u00e9s).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mai-juillet<\/td><td>D\u00e9but de la saison verte : averses souvent en fin de journ\u00e9e, nature luxuriante, tarifs plus doux. Excellent compromis.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ao\u00fbt-novembre<\/td><td>Pluies plus soutenues c\u00f4t\u00e9 Pacifique (septembre-octobre les plus humides) ; c&rsquo;est en revanche la meilleure p\u00e9riode c\u00f4t\u00e9 cara\u00efbe, souvent au sec.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tortuguero<\/td><td>Ponte des tortues vertes de juillet \u00e0 octobre : un spectacle naturel exceptionnel, encadr\u00e9 par des guides.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"budget\">Budget : combien pr\u00e9voir<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Costa Rica est plus cher que ses voisins d&rsquo;Am\u00e9rique centrale, l&rsquo;\u00e9cotourisme et les activit\u00e9s ayant un co\u00fbt. Fourchettes par jour et par personne, hors vol international.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Poste<\/th><th>Budget<\/th><th>Confort<\/th><th>Sup\u00e9rieur<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>H\u00e9bergement (nuit)<\/td><td>30-55 \u20ac<\/td><td>70-130 \u20ac<\/td><td>250 \u20ac et +<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Repas (jour)<\/td><td>15-25 \u20ac<\/td><td>30-50 \u20ac<\/td><td>90 \u20ac et +<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport + activit\u00e9s<\/td><td>25-40 \u20ac<\/td><td>40-70 \u20ac<\/td><td>120 \u20ac et +<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total \/ jour<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2248 70 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u2248 105 \u20ac<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>350 \u20ac et +<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bon plan : les <em>sodas<\/em>, petites cantines locales, servent le <em>casado<\/em> (riz, haricots, plantain, viande ou poisson) pour 5 \u00e0 8 \u20ac. Le pourboire de service (10 %) est souvent d\u00e9j\u00e0 inclus sur l&rsquo;addition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transport\">Comment se d\u00e9placer au Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La <strong>voiture de location, id\u00e9alement un 4&#215;4<\/strong>, offers the greatest freedom: many lodges and parks are at the end of slopes. The roads are winding and sometimes in poor condition, travel times always longer than expected \u2014 drive during the day. Shared tourist shuttles (<em>shuttles<\/em>) relient efficacement les points cl\u00e9s (Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio) pour ceux qui ne conduisent pas. Pour la lointaine p\u00e9ninsule d&rsquo;Osa ou Tortuguero, de petits <strong>vols int\u00e9rieurs<\/strong> ou des bateaux font gagner un temps pr\u00e9cieux.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"itineraire\">Itin\u00e9raire id\u00e9al pour une premi\u00e8re fois (12 jours)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Un encha\u00eenement classique et fluide : <strong>Arenal \/ La Fortuna (3 nuits)<\/strong> pour le volcan, les sources chaudes et l&rsquo;aventure, route vers <strong>Monteverde (2 nuits)<\/strong> et sa for\u00eat nuageuse, puis descente vers le Pacifique \u2014 <strong>Manuel Antonio (3 nuits)<\/strong> for beach and wildlife. We finish according to our desires: the Caribbean coast (Puerto Viejo) for the atmosphere, or the Nicoya peninsula for surfing. The mistake to avoid: wanting to add Corcovado to this program \u2014 it's a long way and it deserves its own time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"etiquette\">\u00c9tiquette et respect de la nature<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Les Costariciens (les <em>ticos<\/em>) sont chaleureux, d\u00e9tendus et fiers de leur nature. La r\u00e8gle d&rsquo;or : <strong>on n&rsquo;approche, ne nourrit ni ne touche jamais la faune<\/strong> \u2014 Feeding a monkey or raccoon harms the animal and is prohibited in parks. We stay on the trails, we take away our waste, we choose certified sustainable operators (CST label). A light and casual outfit is enough everywhere. Tipping is appreciated by guides, whose knowledge turns a simple walk into a safari. And get into the rhythm <em>tico<\/em> : ici, on ne se presse pas, on savoure la \u00ab pura vida \u00bb.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"erreurs\">Les erreurs \u00e0 \u00e9viter<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sous-estimer les temps de route.<\/strong> Les distances paraissent courtes mais les routes sinueuses les doublent : pr\u00e9voyez large et ne surchargez pas les journ\u00e9es.<\/li><li><strong>Se tromper de c\u00f4te selon la saison.<\/strong> Quand le Pacifique est sous la pluie (septembre-octobre), la c\u00f4te cara\u00efbe est souvent au beau.<\/li><li><strong>Nourrir ou toucher les animaux.<\/strong> C&rsquo;est nuisible et interdit ; observez \u00e0 distance, avec un guide.<\/li><li><strong>Conduire de nuit sur les pistes.<\/strong> Nids-de-poule, animaux et absence d&rsquo;\u00e9clairage rendent les routes dangereuses apr\u00e8s la tomb\u00e9e du jour.<\/li><li><strong>N\u00e9gliger l&rsquo;anti-moustiques.<\/strong> La dengue est pr\u00e9sente : r\u00e9pulsif et v\u00eatements couvrants au cr\u00e9puscule.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"valise\">What to pack<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Des v\u00eatements l\u00e9gers qui s\u00e8chent vite, un imperm\u00e9able ou poncho (m\u00eame en saison s\u00e8che, la for\u00eat nuageuse est humide), et une couche chaude pour Monteverde, souvent fra\u00eeche. De bonnes chaussures de marche et des sandales de rivi\u00e8re. Un anti-moustiques efficace, une cr\u00e8me solaire respectueuse des r\u00e9cifs, un maillot, des jumelles (elles transforment l&rsquo;observation) et une protection \u00e9tanche pour l&rsquo;appareil photo. Une gourde et un adaptateur \u00e9lectrique de type am\u00e9ricain.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conseils\">Our expert tips<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partez en randonn\u00e9e <strong>t\u00f4t le matin<\/strong> : la faune est active \u00e0 l&rsquo;aube, la chaleur supportable et les sentiers calmes. Offrez-vous au moins une <strong>marche guid\u00e9e de nuit<\/strong> in Monteverde or in the Caribbean to discover frogs, snakes and insects invisible by day. In Arenal, alternate hiking and relaxing in the natural hot springs at sunset. Book high-demand activities (suspension bridges, Corcovado, turtle laying) in advance in high season. And take a naturalist guide at least once: this is what distinguishes a walk from a revelation.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explorer\">Explorer Costa Rica en d&eacute;tail<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toutes nos fiches v&eacute;rifi&eacute;es sur Costa Rica, des villes aux adresses test&eacute;es. Chaque lien m&egrave;ne &agrave; une page d&eacute;taill&eacute;e avec horaires, tarifs et conseils pratiques.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table goo-parcours\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Guides th&eacute;matiques<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/guides\/voyage-en-famille\/\">Voyage en famille : o\u00f9 partir et nos meilleures destinations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/guides\/ou-partir-en-hiver-au-soleil\/\">O\u00f9 partir en hiver au soleil : nos meilleures destinations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/guides\/voyage-de-noces\/\">Voyage de noces : nos meilleures destinations de lune de miel<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Destinations proches<\/th><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/chili\/\">Chili<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/mexique\/\">Mexique<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/perou\/\">P\u00e9rou<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/canada\/\">Canada<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/bresil\/\">Brazil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/argentine\/\">Argentine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/colombie\/\">Colombie<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/destinations\/ameriques\/etats-unis\/\">United States<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nos outils :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/calculateur-budget-voyage\/\">calculateur de budget<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/guides\/voyage-en-famille\/\">guide voyage en famille<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gooenjoy.com\/en\/guides\/ou-partir-en-hiver-au-soleil\/\">o&ugrave; partir en hiver au soleil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"securite-sante\">Securite, sante et arnaques courantes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Costa Rica est l&rsquo;une des destinations les plus sures d&rsquo;Amerique centrale, le pays n&rsquo;a plus d&rsquo;armee depuis 1948 et investit cette difference dans l&rsquo;education et la sante. La vigilance porte surtout sur les vols opportunistes dans les zones touristiques (San Jose, plages frequentees) : ne laissez jamais d&rsquo;affaires visibles dans un vehicule gare, meme quelques minutes, le vol de vitre reste le delit le plus documente contre les touristes. Cote sante, le systeme de sante costaricien est repute excellent, meme pour les standards regionaux. Le paludisme est quasi absent, la dengue circule en revanche en zone cotiere tropicale, une protection anti-moustique reste utile pendant la saison des pluies (mai a novembre). L&rsquo;eau du robinet est potable dans la quasi-totalite du pays, un confort rare en Amerique centrale.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"responsable\">Voyage responsable au Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Costa Rica est un pionnier mondial de l&rsquo;ecotourisme, plus de 25% de son territoire est protege en parcs nationaux, un chiffre exceptionnel a l&rsquo;echelle mondiale. Privilegier les lodges certifies par le programme national de tourisme durable (Certification for Sustainable Tourism) garantit un impact environnemental reellement maitrise, contrairement a certaines structures qui utilisent l&rsquo;argument ecologique comme simple marketing sans verification independante.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"internet-argent\">Internet et argent au Costa Rica<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A local SIM card (Kolbi, Movistar) can be easily purchased at the airport, coverage remains good in the main tourist areas, lower in some remote parks such as Corcovado. Both the Costa Rican colonist and the US dollar circulate fluently, with most tourist prices being directly displayed in both currencies, a real comfort for the travel budget.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessibilite\">Accessibility (reduced mobility)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costa Rica remains difficult for travellers with reduced mobility outside urban areas: national parks often impose undeveloped nature trails. Some specialized lodges (La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio) offer suspended walkways accessible by wheelchair, a notable exception to check at the time of booking.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transport-plus\">Se deplacer entre les regions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Costa Rican roads are often in poor condition off major roads, even on major tourist routes: a 4\u00d74 is highly recommended, especially in the rainy season. Domestic flights (Sansa, Green Airways) quickly connect the main tourist areas (Guanacaste, Osa Peninsula) and avoid road trips of several hours.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"culture-plus\">Un detail culturel a connaitre<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expression \"pura vida\", omnipresent in Costa Rica, summarizes a real philosophy of local life focused on simplicity and nature, well beyond a simple tourist slogan: it serves as well to say hello, thank you, as to express that all is well, a versatility that first of all surprises visitors.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Comptez environ 80 a 110 euros par jour en confort, un budget plus eleve que la moyenne d&rsquo;Amerique centrale mais qui reflete la qualite des infrastructures ecotouristiques et la stabilite du pays.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le Costa Rica abrite environ 5% de la biodiversite mondiale sur a peine 0,03% des terres emergees de la planete, un ratio exceptionnel qui justifie sa reputation de laboratoire vivant pour l&rsquo;ecotourisme.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Un dernier repere utile : la difference entre la cote Pacifique, plus seche, et la cote Caraibe, plus humide toute l&rsquo;annee, doit guider le choix de la periode selon votre itineraire precis.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonne route dans la pura vida costaricienne.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Le sloth (paresseux) est devenu un symbole officieux du pays, visible dans de nombreux refuges de rehabilitation animaliere ouverts a la visite ethique, sans manipulation directe des animaux.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Official sources<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcostarica.com\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Visit Costa Rica (ICT)<\/a> \u2014 office national du tourisme, informations pratiques et r\u00e9gionales.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinac.go.cr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SINAC<\/a> \u2014 syst\u00e8me national des parcs nationaux (r\u00e8gles et r\u00e9servations).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diplomatie.gouv.fr\/fr\/conseils-aux-voyageurs\/conseils-par-pays-destination\/costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">France Diplomatie \u2014 conseils aux voyageurs (Costa Rica)<\/a> : sant\u00e9 et formalit\u00e9s \u00e0 jour.<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00ab Pura vida \u00bb : deux mots qu&rsquo;on vous r\u00e9p\u00e9tera partout au Costa Rica, et qui r\u00e9sument tout \u2014 la douceur de\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":1360,"parent":24,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jt_niveau":"pays","footnotes":""},"pays":[],"theme_voyage":[],"saison":[],"class_list":["post-1342","destination","type-destination","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jt_niveau":"pays","capitale":"San Jos\u00e9","monnaie":"Col\u00f3n costaricien (CRC)","langues":"Espagnol","decalage_horaire":"\u20137h en hiver, \u20138h en \u00e9t\u00e9","duree_vol":"~11h (avec ou sans escale)","visa_resume":"Pas de visa pour les Fran\u00e7ais jusqu'\u00e0 90 jours","meilleure_periode":"D\u00e9cembre-avril (saison s\u00e8che)","budget_jour":"\u2248 105 \u20ac\/jour en confort","latitude":"9.7489","longitude":"-83.7534","pourquoi_visiter":"Volcans, for\u00eats tropicales et faune extraordinaire, plages des deux oc\u00e9ans et un mod\u00e8le d'\u00e9cotourisme unique au monde.","faq_brute":"Quand partir au Costa Rica ? | La saison s\u00e8che (d\u00e9cembre-avril) est id\u00e9ale pour observer la faune et randonner. La saison verte (mai-novembre) offre une nature luxuriante et des tarifs plus doux ; la c\u00f4te cara\u00efbe est souvent au beau quand le Pacifique est sous la pluie.\nFaut-il un visa pour le Costa Rica ? | Non. Les Fran\u00e7ais n'ont pas besoin de visa pour un s\u00e9jour touristique jusqu'\u00e0 90 jours ; un passeport valide suffit.\nCombien de jours pour une premi\u00e8re fois ? | Douze jours permettent de combiner Arenal, Monteverde et une c\u00f4te. Ne cherchez pas \u00e0 ajouter la p\u00e9ninsule d'Osa (Corcovado), trop \u00e9loign\u00e9e, qui m\u00e9rite son propre voyage.\nQuel budget par jour ? | Environ 105 \u20ac par personne en confort, 70 \u20ac en petit budget, hors vol international. Le Costa Rica est plus cher que ses voisins, l'\u00e9cotourisme ayant un co\u00fbt ; les sodas locaux permettent de manger pour 5 \u00e0 8 \u20ac.\nComment se d\u00e9placer au Costa Rica ? | La voiture de location (id\u00e9alement un 4x4) offre le plus de libert\u00e9, les navettes touristiques relient les points cl\u00e9s, et de petits vols int\u00e9rieurs desservent les r\u00e9gions \u00e9loign\u00e9es. \u00c9vitez de conduire de nuit sur les pistes.\nPeut-on approcher les animaux ? | Non, jamais : on n'approche, ne nourrit ni ne touche la faune, c'est nuisible pour elle et interdit dans les parcs. Observez \u00e0 distance, id\u00e9alement avec un guide naturaliste qui d\u00e9cuple l'exp\u00e9rience.\nQuand voir la ponte des tortues ? | \u00c0 Tortuguero, la ponte des tortues vertes a lieu de juillet \u00e0 octobre, encadr\u00e9e par des guides. 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