Costa Rica
Atlas World essential guide
Cloud forests, volcanoes and two-ocean coastlines support one of the region’s most closely watched conservation models. Atlas Lume approaches Costa Rica through its landscapes, neighbourhoods, transport and living culture, with enough context to plan thoughtfully rather than simply collect landmarks.
Use San José as a practical reference point and adapt the route to distance and season. The principal language is Spanish, the currency is Costa Rican colón (CRC), and the generally recommended travel window is December to April. Conditions, entry rules and services should always be confirmed with official sources before departure.
Always confirm visas, health requirements, timetables and transport conditions with official sources before travelling.
Stories about Costa Rica
News and long-form features
Mercedes Norte, Costa Rica: Neighborhood Life Woven Through Corners and Traditions
San Juan de Tibás, Costa Rica: A Hill Town of Two Squares and High-Grown Coffee
San Vicente de Moravia, Costa Rica: A Town Growing Older Among Coffee Groves and Sidewalks
Curridabat, Costa Rica: The Urban Memory You Read on Its Sidewalks
Ipís, Costa Rica: Walking the Edge of San José Between Coffee Groves and Streams
Patarrá, Costa Rica: The Urban Wetland That Filters San José’s Water
Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Exploring the Dry Forest with a Guide and Patience
Guanacaste, Costa Rica: The Dry Forest That Teaches How to Live With the Dry Season




