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September is a wonderful time to experience a different side of Costa Rica. Guanacaste is beautifully green, the pace is a little quieter, and the landscape feels especially alive.
It’s also a month filled with Costa Rican culture, traditions, and celebrations. From Independence Day festivities in Playas del Coco to incredible wildlife experiences and lush tropical scenery, September gives visitors a chance to experience Costa Rica beyond the typical beach vacation.
At Toro Blanco Hotel, you’re in a perfect location to enjoy it all—just one block from Coco Beach and close to the restaurants and shops of Playas del Coco, while still having an easy home base for exploring Guanacaste.
September is a particularly special month in Costa Rica. Independence Day is celebrated on September 15, with festivities beginning the evening before.
In Playas del Coco, the celebrations bring the community together with colorful parades, traditional dancing, music, families, and plenty of Costa Rican pride. It’s a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience local culture rather than simply observe Costa Rica as a tourist.
The colorful costumes, music, flags, and community spirit make this one of those experiences that can become a favorite memory of a Costa Rica vacation.
September falls during Costa Rica’s green season, and this is when Guanacaste shows a completely different side of itself. The hills and countryside become lush and green, tropical plants flourish, and waterfalls are especially beautiful.
While September can bring rain, it doesn’t necessarily mean an entire day indoors. There can still be beautiful periods of sunshine, and the rain is part of what makes the landscape so vibrant.
For travelers who enjoy nature, a slower pace, and seeing Costa Rica when it feels especially alive, September can be a wonderful time to visit.
Green season also brings some extraordinary wildlife experiences. One of the most remarkable is the Olive Ridley sea turtle arribada at Ostional Wildlife Refuge, when thousands of turtles may come ashore to nest.
From beaches and wildlife to waterfalls, volcanoes, and tropical landscapes, there is so much to explore throughout Guanacaste and beyond.
Experience Pura Vida in Playas del Coco
September offers something that can be difficult to capture in photographs alone—the opportunity to experience everyday Costa Rican life and the true meaning of Pura Vida.
Spend time at the beach, explore nearby towns and natural attractions, enjoy local restaurants, watch a community celebration, or simply relax beside the pool after a day of exploring.
At Toro Blanco Hotel, we hope to provide a comfortable, friendly home base where you can relax, meet other travelers, share recommendations and stories, and discover your own favorite places and experiences in Costa Rica.
Whether you come for the beaches, wildlife, culture, adventure, or simply a change of pace, September can be a beautiful time to discover another side of Costa Rica.
