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Costa Rica with kids
Sloths, monkeys, zip lines and volcano hot springs. Brilliant for 8 and up.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Spotting sloths and monkeys
- Zip-lining over the forest
- Arenal hot springs
- Turtle nesting beaches
Worth knowing
- Lots of travelling between areas. The rainy season is May to November.
What a week in Costa Rica costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £3,600 for return flights, £1,526 for a family room or apartment and £1,260 to spend in January, one of the best months to go. That's about £6,386 in all. The cheapest month is September, at about £4,080.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | Peak | £6,386 |
| FebruaryBest | Peak | £6,386 |
| MarchBest | Peak | £6,386 |
| AprilBest | Peak | £6,386 |
| May | Normal | £4,780 |
| June | Normal | £4,780 |
| July | Busy | £5,470 |
| August | Busyschool hols | £6,016 |
| September | Cheap | £4,080 |
| October | Cheap | £4,080 |
| November | Normal | £4,780 |
| DecemberBest | Peak | £6,386 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Costa Rica are January, February, March, April and December. It's cheapest in September and October. January, February, March, April and December are peak season, when prices are highest.
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