<p>Costa Rica packs a lot into a small space, so it helps to plan by region. Most visitors pick two or three areas and go deeper.</p>

<p>For volcanoes and hot springs, the region around Arenal is known for lava-field walks, hanging bridges and hot springs.</p>

<p>To see cloud forest, Monteverde has guided walks, night tours and zip lines.</p>

<p>For beaches, the Pacific beaches are best between December and April, while the Caribbean has its own weather pattern.</p> Triplarks travel guides