Costa Rica is a dream destination year-round, but savvy travellers know that visiting during the low season, also known as the green season (May to November), comes with significant advantages. From lower prices to fewer crowds and an abundance of wildlife, here’s why travelling to Costa Rica in the off-season is an excellent choice for your clients.
Fewer crowds, more tranquility
During the high season, popular destinations like Manuel Antonio, Arenal, and Monteverde can be crowded, leading to long waits and less personal space. In contrast, the low season provides a more relaxed and peaceful experience. Clients can enjoy secluded beaches, quiet hiking trails, and intimate wildlife encounters without the usual tourist hustle.
Lower prices on hotels, flights, and car hire
One of the biggest incentives to travel during the low season is the cost savings. Flights, hotels, and car hire are often available at significantly reduced prices, allowing visitors to maximise their travel budget. Many hotels and resorts offer special promotions, making luxury accommodation more affordable than in the peak tourist season.
Better availability and flexibility
With fewer travellers, securing preferred hotel rooms, guided tours, and top-rated restaurants becomes much easier. This flexibility allows visitors to tailor their itinerary with ease, accommodating spontaneous adventures and last-minute changes.
A more personalised travel experience
With tourism businesses operating at a lower capacity, hotels, restaurants, and tour operators are able to provide more personalised attention. Travellers often receive enhanced service, with guides taking extra time to explain details and accommodations offering upgraded experiences.
Supporting the local economy
Choosing to visit during the low season directly benefits Costa Rica’s local communities and tourism industry. Supporting hotels, tour operators, and small businesses during this time helps sustain the economy and ensures year-round employment for locals.
Need more reasons to visit Costa Rica during the Low Season? Lush green landscapes and abundant wildlife
Costa Rica’s “green season” earns its name from the vibrant rainforests, full rivers, and breathtaking waterfalls that are at their most spectacular. Rain showers, typically in the afternoon or evening, bring out the beauty of the landscape while leaving mornings bright and sunny. This is also a prime time for wildlife spotting, including:
- Sea turtles nesting on the Caribbean coast
- Humpback whale migrations in the Pacific
- More active monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds in national parks
Is the Low Season a Good Time to Visit? Yes!
For travellers wondering whether Costa Rica’s rainy season affects the experience—it doesn’t! Morning sunshine, refreshing afternoon showers, and spectacular scenery make the off-season a hidden gem for those seeking budget-friendly travel and intimate nature experiences.
Here’s what a recent traveller had to say about visiting during the low season:
“It’s actually a great time to visit, with fewer tourists, peaceful beaches, and warm, turquoise seas. The landscape is lush and green, and the wildlife is especially active. Plus, it’s more affordable with lower prices on hotels, flights, and car rentals, leaving you with more money to enjoy activities like zip-lining, horseback riding, hiking, and exploring national parks. It’s the perfect season to experience the beauty of Costa Rica!”
Encourage your clients to embrace the benefits of travelling in the low season for an affordable, peaceful, and unforgettable Costa Rican adventure.
For more information on Costa Rica or adventures with Camino Travel, please contact millie@americas.co.uk
