Alternatives
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 8 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.
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
- 1
Colombia
ColombiaColombia is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–120 per person per day
- 54% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 2
Thailand
ThailandThailand 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
- 3
Malaysia
MalaysiaMalaysia is strong in June, July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 80–155 per person per day
- 43% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 4
Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSri Lanka is strong in July, August, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–130 per person per day
- 51% cheaper per day
- Best December to March
- 5
Montenegro
MontenegroMontenegro is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 90–160 per person per day
- 39% cheaper per day
- Best May to September
- 6
Brazil
BrazilBrazil is strong in May, August, September, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 120–200 per person per day
- 22% cheaper per day
- Best August to November
- 7
Bali & Lombok
IndonesiaBali & Lombok is strong in May, June, July, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–135 per person per day
- 50% cheaper per day
- Best April to October
- 8
Morocco
MoroccoMorocco is strong in May, September, October, when {anchor} is not.
- USD 70–140 per person per day
- 49% cheaper per day
- Best March to May