Costa Rica (Guanacaste) · Timing & Seasons

The Best Time to Take an Incentive Group to Costa Rica (Guanacaste)

Costa Rica · Americas

Best months

Dec–Apr

High season

Dec–Mar

Low season

Sep–Oct

Timing an incentive trip to Costa Rica (Guanacaste) is a tradeoff between conditions and cost. The sweet spot runs Dec–Apr — the window where weather, availability, and program experience line up. Expect peak pricing and tighter inventory during Dec–Mar. The value play sits in Sep–Oct, when rates soften — worth it if the experience still holds.

Demand for Costa Rica (Guanacaste) is steady, giving planners room to negotiate on dates — but signature properties still book out well ahead.

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