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Arenal in May

Green season opens. Afternoon rains return, crowds drop and the forest switches on.

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What this month feels like

Green season opens. Afternoon rains return, crowds drop and the forest switches on. Whatever the sky does, the winning formula stays the same: start the big activities early, keep afternoons flexible and end the day in warm thermal water.

Fewer travellers
Lush and vivid
Morning activities

The trip most people book first

Waterfall, volcano and hot springs in a single day. From $105 per person, indicative.

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Good this month

Three safe picks

Volcano & combos4.8La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

2,533 reviews

From$105
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Rafting & adventure5.0Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

2,046 reviews

From$73
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Rafting & adventure5.0Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

1,971 reviews

From$77
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