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Travel Guides

Plan by region, with transport first.

Updated: November 4, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

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Costa Rica is small, but roads are slow. Plan one area per day and put transport first.

Guanacaste (Liberia and the northwest beaches)

Liberia has taprooms we researched (see Breweries), and the beach towns host the brewery-tour pickup described under Tasting Experiences. Allow time to get between the airport, the beach and any taproom.

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Central Valley (San José, Heredia)

The meadery tastings are near San José, in Santa Bárbara de Heredia. Stay in the city and arrange a driver for the day.

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Sunset over forested hills and a volcano
Sunset over forested hills and a volcano · Photo: Original image