Costa Rica / Coastal Rainforest
Lapa Rios
Timing guide for nature, price, and weather.
Wildist Research Verdict
Your best value window is March. You catch peak scarlet macaw season while paying 25% less than the December rush.
Based on real-time price & weather data.
60-DAY FORECAST
Prices stable. No immediate rush to book.
The Osa Peninsula holds 2.5% of the world's biodiversity in Central America's last lowland Pacific rainforest. Screened bungalows on stilts scatter across 1,000 acres where you'll spot scarlet macaws at sunrise and four monkey species by noon.
Access
4x4 Required
Ideal Stay
4 nights
Insider Tip
Arrive Saturdays
Nature Windows
What you’ll see when
What you’ll experience by season
Scarlet Macaw Viewing
Year-round (Peak Jan–Mar)
Year-round Constants
Wildlife density, primary rainforest, ocean views.
Seasons
Dry season draws heavy wildlife; green season brings whales.
Live best shows the lowest rate found in our most recent scan.
Data Source: Annualized Historical Average
Rates Stable
Pricing is broadly flat across the next 60 days, with limited short-term movement.
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Hurricane Note
Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers.
SEASONAL PATTERNS
Climate & Weather
Driest
Feb
4.0" lowest rainfall
Avg High
0°
Annual average
Most guests find Dec–Jan and Apr–May the most comfortable for outdoor activity.
Based on ideal temp (70-88°F) & low rainfall
Best Balance
Jan
Ideal mix of temp & rain
Sweat Index
Jun
94% Humidity (Peak)
Chill Factor
Nov
75°F Low (Pack layers)
Wettest
Oct
28.4" rain (Peak)
Field notes
Fly SJO -> Puerto Jimenez (50m)
Do not drive from San Jose (7h+). From the airstrip, it's a 45m rugged 4x4 ride.
Saturday Savings
Volatile pricing. Saturday check-ins offer the best edge. Book 6+ months out if possible.
True Jungle
No A/C and screens instead of glass windows. You wake up to howler monkeys, not an alarm clock.
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Best Time to Visit Lapa Rios
While these months offer the best weather, they also come with peak rates. For our favorite month to visit (balancing price with weather and activities), see the Wildist Verdict.
What is the weather like at Lapa Rios?
Note: Official hurricane season runs June–November, with peak storm risk August–October. Expect higher humidity and afternoon showers during these months.
Lapa Rios Prices by Month
- January $1,551
- February $1,501
- March $1,297
- April $1,038
- May $956
- June $1,265
- July $864
- August $779
- September $696
- October $696
- November $795
- December $1,646