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Alternatives to Costa Rica

Costa Rica costs USD 130–280 per person per day at a mid-range style and is at its best December to April. These destinations are the closest genuine substitutes in the catalogue.

Comparisons use modelled on-the-ground daily estimates per person, excluding international airfare. They are not live prices.

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Why these, and not a longer list

Every destination here shares either the region or at least two of Costa Rica's strongest interests, and every row states the specific reason it qualifies. Places that would only pad the page out are left off.

Alternatives to Costa Rica

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    Colombia

    Colombia

    Colombia is strong in July, August, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 70–120 per person per day
    • 54% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Colombia

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    Thailand

    Thailand

    Thailand is strong at the same things: adventure and hidden gems and nature.

    • USD 80–130 per person per day
    • 49% cheaper per day
    • Best November to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Thailand

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    Malaysia

    Malaysia

    Malaysia is strong in June, July, August, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 80–155 per person per day
    • 43% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Malaysia

  4. 4

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka is strong in July, August, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 70–130 per person per day
    • 51% cheaper per day
    • Best December to March
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Sri Lanka

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    Montenegro

    Montenegro

    Montenegro is strong in May, June, July, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 90–160 per person per day
    • 39% cheaper per day
    • Best May to September
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Montenegro

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    Brazil

    Brazil

    Brazil is strong in May, August, September, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 120–200 per person per day
    • 22% cheaper per day
    • Best August to November
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Brazil

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    Bali & Lombok

    Indonesia

    Bali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 70–135 per person per day
    • 50% cheaper per day
    • Best April to October
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Bali & Lombok

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    Morocco

    Morocco

    Morocco is strong in May, September, October, when Costa Rica is not.

    • USD 70–140 per person per day
    • 49% cheaper per day
    • Best March to May
    • Shares with your original: adventure, hidden gems, nature

    Destination guideBest time for Morocco

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