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All Inclusive Costa Rica

Volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife and sunny Pacific beaches, all in one small country. Our Travitude Travel Group travel consultants will help you find the Costa Rica resort that fits you best.

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Flight from TorontoAbout 5 hoursDirect to Liberia (LIR) or San José (SJO)
CurrencyCosta Rican colónUS dollars accepted almost everywhere
Best time to goDecember to AprilDry season. Green season runs May to November
PassportNo visa for CanadiansPassport valid for at least six months past your return date (the safest rule of thumb).

Our Favourite Costa Rica Resorts

Hand-picked by Travitude Travel Group travel consultants for Guanacaste’s beaches, golf and adults-only escapes. Filter by style to narrow it down.

Every resort our travel consultants recommend, from family favourites to adults-only escapes.

Aerial view of Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, an adults-only all-inclusive resort on Arenilla Beach on the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste
Adults Only

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica

Arenilla Beach, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

An adults-only escape on a quiet cove of the Papagayo Peninsula, with Unlimited-Luxury® dining, pools, a spa and gorgeous sunsets, about 30 minutes from Liberia airport.

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Lagoon-style pool at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an all-inclusive golf resort and spa near Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Golf & Kids Club

The Westin Reserva Conchal

Playa Conchal, Guanacaste

A family favourite set on 2,400 acres near Playa Conchal, with a huge lagoon-style pool, the Westin Kids Club, a championship golf course and a full-service spa.

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Riu Palace Costa Rica, a family-friendly all-inclusive resort on Playa Matapalo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Great Value

Riu Palace Costa Rica

Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste

Great value right on Playa Matapalo, with 24-hour all-inclusive, four pools, a swim-up bar, the RiuLand kids’ club and a spa, next door to Riu Guanacaste.

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Main pool at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, an Autograph Collection all-inclusive family resort on Playa Manzanillo, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste
Family Fun

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

Playa Manzanillo, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

Hollywood-themed fun on the Papagayo Peninsula, about 30 minutes from Liberia, with eight restaurants, the Stars Kids Club, a splash pad and Star Class suites with their own pool.

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License to Chill swim-up pool bar at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, a family-friendly resort with an all-inclusive option in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Laid-Back Beach Vibe

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste

A laid-back resort steps from Playa Flamingo, with an all-inclusive option, the License to Chill swim-up bar, a rooftop bar, a kids’ pool and a family movie theatre.

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Kids’ clubs, pools and family rooms, with great value for the whole crew.

Lagoon-style pool at The Westin Reserva Conchal, an all-inclusive golf resort and spa near Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Golf & Kids Club

The Westin Reserva Conchal

Playa Conchal, Guanacaste

A family favourite set on 2,400 acres near Playa Conchal, with a huge lagoon-style pool, the Westin Kids Club, a championship golf course and a full-service spa.

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Riu Palace Costa Rica, a family-friendly all-inclusive resort on Playa Matapalo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Great Value

Riu Palace Costa Rica

Playa Matapalo, Guanacaste

Great value right on Playa Matapalo, with 24-hour all-inclusive, four pools, a swim-up bar, the RiuLand kids’ club and a spa, next door to Riu Guanacaste.

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Main pool at Planet Hollywood Costa Rica, an Autograph Collection all-inclusive family resort on Playa Manzanillo, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste
Family Fun

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica

Playa Manzanillo, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

Hollywood-themed fun on the Papagayo Peninsula, about 30 minutes from Liberia, with eight restaurants, the Stars Kids Club, a splash pad and Star Class suites with their own pool.

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License to Chill swim-up pool bar at Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo, a family-friendly resort with an all-inclusive option in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Laid-Back Beach Vibe

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste

A laid-back resort steps from Playa Flamingo, with an all-inclusive option, the License to Chill swim-up bar, a rooftop bar, a kids’ pool and a family movie theatre.

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Couples, honeymoons and grown-up getaways, with no kids’ club noise.

Aerial view of Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica, an adults-only all-inclusive resort on Arenilla Beach on the Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste
Adults Only

Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica

Arenilla Beach, Papagayo Peninsula, Guanacaste

An adults-only escape on a quiet cove of the Papagayo Peninsula, with Unlimited-Luxury® dining, pools, a spa and gorgeous sunsets, about 30 minutes from Liberia airport.

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Cover of the free Costa Rica Travel Guide by Travitude Travel Group, with Manuel Antonio beach on the Pacific coast
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Your Costa Rica Travel Guide

Where to stay (Guanacaste, Papagayo & Playa Conchal), rainforest and volcano adventures, food, tipping and everything to know before you go.

Costa Rica FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Tap a question to open it.

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Travitude Travel Group travel consultant DeeAnn relaxing in a beach hammock at sunset in Costa Rica
Costa Rica · Photo by DeeAnn, Travitude Travel Group
What do Canadians need to travel to Costa Rica?

Canadians don’t need a visa for a vacation in Costa Rica. Canadians must travel with a valid passport, and we recommend it be valid for at least six months past your return date. Some destinations only require three months, but six months is the safest rule of thumb. You’ll also need proof of your return or onward flight, and Costa Rica’s US$29 departure tax is usually included in your airfare. Your travel consultant will remind you before you fly.

Which airport should I fly into?

For the Guanacaste beach resorts, fly direct from Toronto to Liberia (LIR), about 5 hours. Most Papagayo and Playa Conchal resorts are 30 minutes to an hour away. For Arenal, Monteverde or Manuel Antonio, San José (SJO) is usually the better choice.

Which Costa Rica resorts are best for families or couples?

Families love The Westin Reserva Conchal for its lagoon pool, kids’ club and golf, and Riu Palace Costa Rica is a great-value pick on Playa Matapalo. Couples will love Secrets Papagayo, an adults-only resort on the Papagayo Peninsula.

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?

The dry season, from December to April, brings sunny days and the best beach weather. The green season, from May to November, is lush and quieter, with afternoon showers and great value. Guanacaste is the driest region, and September and October are the rainiest months on the Pacific side. We recommend travel insurance for every trip.

Learn more in our Understanding Travel Insurance blog, or ask your travel consultant for help.

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Can I mix a beach resort with rainforest adventures?

Absolutely! From Guanacaste you can visit Rincón de la Vieja for waterfalls, hot springs and ziplining, or add a few nights near Arenal Volcano. Your travel consultant can plan excursions or a two-stop trip for you.

What currency is used in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica uses the colón, but US dollars are accepted almost everywhere in tourist areas, and hotels take major credit cards. Tipping policies vary by resort, so ask your travel consultant what to expect at yours.

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