One of this tour’s fine hotels
Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from our Costa Rica family tour. For a complete list, please call or
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Nayara Hotel & Gardens
Ideally situated amidst tropical rainforest gardens, Nayara offers magnificent views of Arenal Volcano. The hotel’s deluxe tropical architecture mirrors the beauty of Costa Rica’s natural wonders and provides our guests the opportunity to enjoy the finest authentic Costa Rican hospitality from your room, the spectacular pool and gardens, or the acclaimed spa.
Where the tour begins and ends
Starting Point: San José, Costa Rica - 9:00 am
Ending Point: San José, Costa Rica - 4:00 pm
What the weather is like
The temperature variation in Costa Rica is very small from one season to the next and from daytime to nighttime. The climate of the areas visited during the first half of the trip is mild. During the second half of the trip, in the rain forests, the climate is warmer and more humid. In the cloud forest, the precipitation (usually in the form of a light mist) from the Pacific catches on the high trees of the forest. Manuel Antonio Park is a lowland rain forest, situated at sea level. As such, it is warmer and more humid than the other areas. However, our lodge is located in the hills above the park and beaches, offering us cooling trade winds.
Average
Daily Highs (°F) |
Feb. |
March |
June |
Dec. |
| San Jose |
76 |
79 |
79 |
75 |
Background reading
Jungle (Eyewitness Books) - Theresa Greenaway, Geoff Dann
An eye-popping children's book on the rain forest, geared for children ages 9-12. This book, jammed with color photographs, covers all manner of rain forest life. The concise text augments the pictures.
Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion -
Barbara Ras
This well chosen anthology brings together 26 mostly modern stories by Costa Rican writers. It's a wonderful introduction to the character of the people, culture and land.