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Scouting trip: Playas del Coco.
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| Region | Climate | Daily life | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley (Escazú, Santa Ana, Atenas, Grecia, Heredia) | Spring-like, cooler in the hills | Hospitals, schools, shopping | San José (SJO) |
| Guanacaste (Coco, Tamarindo, Flamingo, Nosara) | Hot, dry December–April | Beach towns, growing services | Liberia (LIR) |
| Central Pacific (Jacó, Herradura) | Hot, humid | Close to San José | SJO |
| South Pacific (Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal) | Green, rainy | Quieter, nature-focused | SJO, or regional airstrips |
| South Caribbean (Puerto Viejo, Cahuita) | Humid, different rain pattern | Laid-back, distinct culture | SJO |
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Spend time in two areas, ideally in both dry and green season.
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