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Fast Facts
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With
drops of more than 125 feet per mile, Costa Rica has some of the
most exciting white water in the world, in fact Outside magazine
named the Pacuare river the 5th most scenic whitewater river in
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weather
Located between
two oceans, Costa Rica is dominated by a tropical climate and a complex
topography that makes it a country of varied weather conditions. The
weather in Costa Rica consists mainly of two seasons, the rainy or “winter”
season begins in May and ends in early December and the dry or “summer”
season beginning in mid December and ending late April, but these patterns
are not as predictable as they used to be.
Though the climate
is pleasant all year round varying by only 10 degrees between seasons,
there are some significant temperature differences as a result of differences
in altitude. The coastal or lowland regions of Costa Rica experience
warmer temperatures, while the more mountainous highland regions produce
milder or cooler temperatures. The climate can best be summed up as
an air of “eternal spring”, with average annual temperature
ranging from 89F degrees in the coastal regions to 62F degrees in the
interior region.
In conclusion the weather
depends mainly on two factors. The first is the time of year you go
and the second where you are in Costa Rica. A good rule of thumb is
the coast usually gets less rain and is subject to the warmest temperatures.
Inland regions (Central Valley) get a bit more rain and slightly cooler
temperatures than the coast while the mountainous areas benefit from
the coolest temperatures with precipitation depending on the season.
The weather is a
highly variable force and even best laid plans, with the utmost forethought
can still take a detour when nature takes its course. But embracing
those unplanned detours and experiencing the country’s rich and
unpredictable natural environment can be one of the best parts of a
Costa Rican experience.
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