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, looking for a, travel, 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?"
12 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Costa Rica was a Disaster"
4 posts
#3
Money Talk
: "New discounted rates at Costa Rica Hotels e.g Nayara, Westin, Arenas del Mar and more 🫡🌴"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I built a website to help local tour guides in my hometown in Costa Rica"
1 post
#5
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"
313 posts
#2
Looking For A
72 posts
#3
Travel
: "the ultimate Costa Rica Travel story"
69 posts
#4
Advice
: "Last minute plans requesting Advice"
60 posts
#5
Itinerary
: "Itinerary and tips from 9-day Costa Rica trip (April 2026)"
25 posts
#6
Transportation
: "Advice please for Transportation from San Jose to the beach"
24 posts
#7
Beach
: "Which Beach in August?"
22 posts
#8
Activities
: "Taken in Sarapiqui... the incredible wildlife of Costa Rica"
22 posts
#9
La Fortuna
: "La Fortuna you are amazing!"
22 posts
#10
Trip
: "Itinerary and tips from 9-day Costa Rica Trip (April 2026)"
18 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
La Fortuna
: "La Fortuna you are amazing!"
34 posts
#2
Picture
: "A tourist asked for a tiny tattoo before leaving Costa Rica"
32 posts
#3
Help
: "Today I saw a Resplendent Quetzal for the first time"
27 posts
#4
Tamarindo
: "Backyard Views in Tamarindo!"
5 posts
#5
Car Rental
: "3 Weeks (August/September) Costa Rica by car"
5 posts
#6
San Jose
: "Flight from Quepos to SJO - great views and only 20 minutes long"
4 posts
#7
Weather Alert
: "Flooding in Puerto Viejo, Limon"
3 posts
#8
Jaco
: "Dinner in Jaco"
2 posts
#9
Honeymoon
: "Photo dump of some of the wildlife I saw on my honeymoon in Costa Rica"
1 post
#10
Manuel Antonio
: "White faced monkeys on our balcony Manuel Antonio"
1 post
Member Growth in r/CostaRicaTravel
Yearly
+24k members(3.0%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026