How to Choose Your Costa Rica Destination Wedding Location
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Where is the best location to get married in Costa Rica? Which regions of Costa Rica are best for a destination wedding? Which area of Costa Rica has the best beaches to get married on?
Questions sound familiar? From the lush jungles of La Fortuna to the golden beaches of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica’s natural beauty makes choosing the perfect spot to say “I do” a beautiful kind of challenge.
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To help you decide, we’ve put together 5 tips for choosing your perfect Costa Rica destination wedding location
1. Travel & Wedding Accommodation
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Think about how far you’d like to travel for your wedding after arriving in Costa Rica. Do you need easy access to an international airport, like in Tamarindo or Jaco? Or are you happy to go that extra step for tranquility and adventure, like Santa Teresa, Nosara or Manuel Antonio?
Airport proximity can be a big deciding factor for many of our wedding couples. Costa Rica’s domestic travel networks are advancing with great local airlines and trustworthy road travel.
Also, consider the wedding accommodation options nearby for your guests - whether you’d like everyone together in one hotel, or if you’ll need a mix of accommodations at different price points close to your venue.​​
2. Costa Rica Wedding Venue
Do you already have a dream Costa Rica wedding venue in mind: a boutique hotel, a jungle-view villa, a beach front restaurant, or something else? Often we help couples find their venue first, as it can guide the rest of their wedding planning. Visit our top tips on finding your perfect Costa Rica wedding venue page here.
3. Scenery & Seasons​
Are you drawn to the dramatic Arenal volcano and luscious rainforests or are you dreaming of the perfect sunset wedding on a tropical beach in Guanacaste? Costa Rica offers a huge range of wedding backdrops, each with its individual beauty to match your style.
Which season is best to get married in Costa Rica? Keep in mind that the country has two main seasons: the dry season (Dec-April, July-Aug) and the green (rainy) season (May, June, Sept, Oct). Depending on your wedding date, this can influence which region is best for your celebration.
4. Tranquility vs. Town Buzz
Would you rather escape to a private luxury villa surrounded by nature, or be in the heart of a lively beach town full of restaurants, cafés, and shops? In some parts of Costa Rica, it is even possible to have a taste of both, with many of our breathtaking beach wedding locations offering brilliant restaurants just a stroll away.
5. Costa Rica Wedding Activities
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Which experiences would make your wedding getaway even more magical? Each region of Costa Rica offers its own adventures perfect for wedding groups - from surfing and horseback riding to rainforest hikes, hanging bridges, and boat trips.
