r/CostaRicaTravel is a subreddit with 830k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses costa rica, travel, looking for a, advice, and itinerary, and they frequently recommend/review hot springs, footwear, and luxury hotel.
A great place to share your Costa Rica travel stories that will contribute to this collection of advice for those traveling to Costa Rica. From tips on the top spots to see, best adventure tours to take, where to stay and eat, best beaches and towns, etc. We'll also post and discuss Costa Rica events and breaking news on Costa Rica tourism, information on surfing in Costa Rica and more.
Popular Themes in r/CostaRicaTravel
#1
Advice Requests
: "Costa Rica hired driver/vehicle?"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Costa Rica was a Disaster"
3 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Any suggestions? Shipping items from CR to USA."
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "I built a website to help local tour guides in my hometown in Costa Rica"
1 post
#5
Money Talk
: "flight tix so high.. how much were yours?"
1 post
#6
News
: "Flooding in Puerto Viejo, Limon"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/CostaRicaTravel
#1
Costa Rica
: "A tourist asked for a tiny tattoo before leaving Costa Rica"
334 posts
#2
Travel
: "the ultimate Costa Rica Travel story"
80 posts
#3
Looking For A
72 posts
#4
Advice
: "Last minute plans requesting Advice"
50 posts
#5
Itinerary
: "6-7 day Aug Itinerary thoughts?"
32 posts
#6
Transportation
: "Advice please for Transportation from San Jose to the beach"
30 posts
#7
Activities
: "Taken in Sarapiqui... the incredible wildlife of Costa Rica"
27 posts
#8
Beach
: "Which Beach in August?"
25 posts
#9
Wildlife
: "Wildlife in My Backyard, San Carlos, Costa Rica"
24 posts
#10
Trip
: "Hello Costa Rica experts! Planning a Trip to La Fortuna in June (landing in LIBR) — looking for tips and suggestions"
19 posts
Products Discussed in r/CostaRicaTravel
Hot Springs
44 reviews
#1
Tabacon
4.7★ from 17 reviews
#2
Tabacon Hot Springs
5.0★ from 6 reviews
#3
The Springs Resort
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Footwear
11 reviews
#1
Keen
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Nike Running Shoes
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Altra
5.0★ from 1 review
Luxury Hotel
11 reviews
#1
Arenas del Mar
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Gaia
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Makanda by the Sea
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/CostaRicaTravel
#1
Picture
: "A tourist asked for a tiny tattoo before leaving Costa Rica"
32 posts
#2
La Fortuna
: "A beautiful morning in La Fortuna"
32 posts
#3
Help
: "Today I saw a Resplendent Quetzal for the first time"
26 posts
#4
San Jose
: "Flight from Quepos to SJO - great views and only 20 minutes long"
5 posts
#5
Weather Alert
: "Flooding in Puerto Viejo, Limon"
4 posts
#6
Car Rental
: "3 Weeks (August/September) Costa Rica by car"
4 posts
#7
Monteverde
: "Tayra in Monteverde"
3 posts
#8
Tamarindo
: "Backyard Views in Tamarindo!"
3 posts
#9
Jaco
: "Mango Margaritas in Jaco"
3 posts
#10
Uvita
: "Amazing wildlife in Uvita"
3 posts
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Yearly
+24k members(2.9%)
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Last updated: June 25, 2026