Major city · Costa Rica
Brasilito
Spend 1–2 days in Brasilito for beach time and easy day trips; arrive via Liberia airport (45 min) or shuttle from San José (5 h).
Brasilito is a small coastal village on Costa Rica's Gold Coast, offering a quiet beach, easy access to Conchal Beach and nearby surf towns. Its size and limited attractions fit a short stay of one to two days, especially when combined with a base in Guanacaste.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CRC
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, calm seas)
- avoid May–Nov (rainier, some roads may be muddy)
- Airport
- LIR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Costa Rica ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Costa Rica's immigration authority (Migración) or a Costa Rican consulate; proof of onward travel is commonly required.
- Costa Rica ↗Rental cars require mandatory local liability insurance, often not included in online quotes: check the full price before booking.
- Costa Rica ↗Do not feed wildlife, including monkeys and coatis; it is illegal and harmful.
- Costa Rica ↗Buy national park tickets (Manuel Antonio, Poás, Irazú and others) online from SINAC before you go; several parks do not sell at the gate and cap daily numbers.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Brasilito911 ▾
- Police / General emergencies911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Brasilito, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡); US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, with change often given in colones.Costa Rica-wide
- SIM or eSIMKölbi, Claro and Liberty sell SIMs at SJO and in towns; passport required.Costa Rica-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most of the country, including San José; drink bottled on parts of the Caribbean coast and in remote areas.Costa Rica-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service is in the bill; extra optional.Costa Rica-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Costa Rica-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on stray dogs, lock valuables, and use registered taxis or rideshares.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; put paper in the bin in many places.Costa Rica-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / general emergencies
- Sundays & holidayscheckManuel Antonio closes on Tuesdays (check); Semana Santa Thursday–Friday shuts most businesses.Costa Rica-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIR Liberia International Airport.
- Getting aroundMost sights are within walking distance; rent bicycles, scooters or ATVs, or take local taxis.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a soda$2–3
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$10–15
- Budget bedHotel Brasilito double room, a night, per roomCRC 46
- Mid-range bedHotel Brasilito double room, a night, per roomCRC 46
- High-end bedHotel Brasilito double room, a night, per roomCRC 46
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CRC 30 · Mid CRC 45 · High CRC 70
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LIR Liberia International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Brasilito: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
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Apr
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most sights are within walking distance; rent bicycles, scooters or ATVs, or take local taxis. Bus to Flamingo Beach runs several times daily; shuttle from Liberia airport costs US$20.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Conchal Beach
goDoor to door: 10 min walk
Walk south from town centre, about 500 m
Snorkeling and shell‑sand beach
Flamingo Beach
goDoor to door: 20 min total
Local bus from Brasilito, approx. 15 min
Nearby surf beach
Las Baulas National Marine Park
cautionDoor to door: 1 h round‑trip
Drive north on Highway 21, about 30 min
Leather‑back turtle nesting (dry season); respect park rules
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Brasilito
Beachfront, US$46 for two, AC, 12 pm check‑in
Hotel Conchal
US$85 double, 14 pm check‑in
Cabinas Diversion Tropical
US$37 double
Brasilito Lodge
US$11 per person in shared room, camping also
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- $45–70 excl. bed
- High
- $70+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Brasilito double room1 × 1 night × CRC 46 | CRC 46 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CRC 45 | CRC 90 |
| Shuttle Liberia → Brasilito (one‑way)2 × CRC 20 · check | CRC 40 |
| Bike rental (full day)2 × CRC 12 | CRC 24 |
| Snorkel gear hire (half day)2 × CRC 8 | CRC 16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CRC 22 |
| Trip total≈ CRC 119 per person per day, bed included | CRC 238 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a soda | $2–3 |
| Meal at a local soda | $5–8 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus from San José costs about US$8 and takes ~6 h; check schedule.
- During the dry season Leather‑back turtles nest at Las Baulas; follow signage.
- Roads to Conchal can be muddy after rain; 4×4 may be needed.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / General emergencies911
Embassy
US consulate in Liberia (check address); other embassies in San José.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Liberia Airport → Brasilito shuttle: about US$20, 45 min (check)
- Bike rental (full day): US$12 per bike
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpɛ)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Brasilito. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season, calm seas) · avoid May–Nov (rainier, some roads may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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