{"id":24,"count":7,"description":"<h2>Why Costa Rica?<\/h2>\r\n<h2><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.economyrentacar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/travel-to-costa-rica-economy-blog-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"travel-to-costa-rica-economy-blog\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Why Costa Rica?<\/h2>\r\nTravel to Costa Rica and you\u2019ll find a compact country that packs beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, and wildlife into easy-to-combine routes.\r\n<h2>What this category covers<\/h2>\r\nThis category is built to help you plan smarter, whether you\u2019re coming for a weeklong highlights trip or a slower, multi-region itinerary.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll find practical guidance on when to go, what to pack for dry vs. green season, and how to choose destinations that match your style: surf towns, family-friendly beach areas, cloud forest escapes, or adventure hubs near national parks.\r\n<h2>Getting around (driving vs. transfers)<\/h2>\r\nWe 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