Costa Rica in March

There’s less rain again on the Caribbean coast this month, the last time the wet weather eases here until late summer, so March is another great time for a holiday in Costa Rica. With Easter holidays and Spring Break, the country can be busy this month while showers do start to creep in across the country during March, but it’s still a good pick if you’re planning to explore as much of Costa Rica as possible.

You can also see Leatherback Sea Turtles around Barra de Pacuare and Tortuguero on the east coast this month, with most beginning to arrive this month – team it with some Caribbean beach time around Puerto Viejo. On the Pacific coast, it’s one of the last months to see northern humpback whales at Uvita, before relaxing in the sun at Costa Ballena.

You can also make the most of wildlife-spotting opportunities in the rainforest at Manual Antonio, Corcovado National Park and the cloudforests of Monteverde. Or escape the crowds off the beaten track at an eco- lodge in Boca Tapada. It’s also one of the drier months to explore the Arenal volcano, although you can never guarantee to escape the showers here, as well as a good time to see the smoking volcanoes at Turrialba, climb Cerro Chirripo or explore the Talamanca Mountains.

Festivals: The second Sunday in March sees a fantastically colourful parade of handmade, painted ox carts for Dia de los Boyeros, or Day of the Drover. Taking place in San Antonio de Escazu, you’ll also see traditional costumes, plus plenty of dancing and colourful celebrations.

March 19 is also the feast day of San Jose, the patron saint of Costa Rica’s capital, where it’s an official holiday,

Best for: Leatherback turtles, wildlife spotting, beaches, hiking, volcanoes

 

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