| If you really love scenic locations with plenty of wildlife, | | | | right and you still have sunny weather. |
| then you should plan to spend your vacation | | | | You do have to plan your trip carefully because it is |
| backpacking through Costa Rica. The best time of | | | | not an easy task to find your way around Costa Rica |
| year to visit depends on whether or not you like | | | | unless you have some idea of the layout of the |
| crowds. From December to April is peak tourist | | | | country. The road system is very poorly maintained. |
| season in this country with crowded beaches and | | | | Even though it is only 100 miles wide at the widest |
| attractions and higher prices. The rainy season during | | | | point, this journey can take a very long time. The |
| the months of June to September, which is also | | | | country is made up of five regions, so the best advice |
| hurricane season is not a good time to visit because | | | | is to choose two of these regions for your first visit |
| the roads often become impassable. The best time to | | | | and them make plans to return for another |
| plan your backpacking trip is from mid-October to | | | | backpacking vacation to see the others. |
| mid-December because the temperatures are just | | | | |