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Hi, we're looking into traveling to Costa Rica in September (our only time to travel), but I'm worried about the "rainy" season! On average, does it rain almost everyday? Also, we will be traveling with a 2 yr. old - any tips or warnings about travel around Costa Rica with a toddler? We're looking into renting a vacation home for 2 weeks in a central area with day trips to Arenal, wildlife parks, beaches, etc. Any recommendations of areas to rent? We are a family of 3, husband likes to fish, i'd like to be close to a village to walk. Thanks!
Hi, Typically in September you will get the late afternoon thunder shower. The coast tends to be cloudier this time of year while the highlands are generally clearer (opposite during the high season). Day trips from a central location is difficult. If you are in Arenal, it is a 3-4 drive to the coast. There is nothing you can really consider a multi-lane highway. As the crow flies the distance does not seem much but the delay is in being behind the multitude of tractor trailor trucks/ deliver trucks going through the mountainous areas. Very few passing lanes. For fishing of course its best to be on the pacific coast. With two weeks you may consider splitting your time between two locations. One week in the Arenal area and one week on the coast. Less driving and you can relax. The are some great some communities on the pacific coast and the Nicoya Pennisula. Tamarindo is good or my favorite, Samara. A long day trip from San Jose is Manuel Antonio nationals park. Easy to get to with some well marked hiking trails and plenty of wildlife if you like white-faced monkeys. Closer to Manuel Antonio is Jaco. Great for fishing but can be a bit seedy. Not too family friendly at night. With the two year old, a good supply of child friendly insect reppelant would be a good idea. Do not relay on trying to find something in Costa Rica. Hope this helps and if I think of something else I'll post. Have a great time!
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Well, During September is rainy season in Costa Rica, you have to be careful because it can be cold, (I guess you have lived in cold weather), so what I mean is that costa rica is a small country, you can move to different places in the same day,different weathers at the same day. it can be Dangerous to your child. but do not worry.. well, in the central area; arenal is great, monteverde also, san jose downtown, imbio, museums , the zoo, walk around the city . One great beach could be in Guanacaste (NO jaco, tamarindo). La fortuna is great to rent a village , fishing in guanacaste also.
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Also consider Punta Leona , which is a family resort at the Pacific close to Jaco. In September the weather is still very good at the Pacific. For your child it is a very safe place. It has 2 beautiful white sand beaches. It is also central located for all your plans you like to do. Houses are easy to rent. For more detailed info visit my homesite http://www.123hjemmeside.no/costarica
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