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Parismina
Spend 1–2 days in Parismina for sea‑turtle night tours (Mar–Sep) or a quick boat stop; longer only if hiking the Camino.
Parismina is a tiny Caribbean village reachable only by boat, offering sea‑turtle night patrols, sport‑fishing, and the Atlantic terminus of the 280 km Camino de Costa Rica trail. One night covers the main wildlife experience; a full day adds fishing or a short hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CRC
- Best months
- Mar–Sep (turtle nesting season)
- avoid Oct–Feb
- Airports
- Limón (LIO) · Juan Santamaría International, San José (SJO)
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Parismina911 ▾
- Police / Ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Parismina, 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; main risks are river currents and night‑time wildlife tours – follow guide instructions.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; put paper in the bin in many places.Costa Rica-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / ambulance
- 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.
- AirportLIO Limón International Airport (closest airstrip; no scheduled service to Parismina) (Parismina has no airstrip and no scheduled flights…
- Getting aroundNo roads or cars.
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
- LIO Limón International Airport (closest airstrip; no scheduled service to Parismina) (Parismina has no airstrip and no scheduled flights; charter air service is arranged by Rio Parismina Lodge. Sansa and NatureAir fly daily to Tortuguero, about 1 h north by boat — check.) · SJO Juan Santamaría International, San José (Bus to Siquirres, then the Caño Blanco bus and a 15-min water taxi; no road reaches Parismina — check.)
Map of Parismina
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Parismina
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Tortuguero · 36 km straight line
- Puerto Limón · 45 km straight line
- Turrialba · 59 km straight line
- Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí · 72 km straight line
- Cartago · 79 km straight line
- San Juan del Norte · 83 km straight line
- San Pedro de Montes de Oca · 87 km straight line
- Curridabat · 87 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Mar–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Parismina: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 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
No roads or cars. Walk everywhere; water‑taxi from Caño Blanco (≈15 min) and occasional ox‑cart rides from the tourist kiosk. Boat times vary — check locally.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tortuguero
goDoor to door: check
Boat from Parismina dock
Popular canals; arrange with local kiosk.
Camino de Costa Rica (hike westward)
cautionDoor to door: Full trail ≈1 week; day‑hike possible
Start trail from village, walk 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) to first waypointStart trail from village, walk 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) to first waypoint
Requires planning, supplies and permits.
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.
Costa Rica Turtles homestay arrangement
Homestays can be arranged through the website; cash only.
El Cariblanco
Simple guesthouse near the dock.
La Rosa Espinoza
Family‑run homestay, walkable to beach.
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
- ₡5,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₡10,000–20,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic homestay room2 × 1 night × CRC 3,500 | CRC 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CRC 8,000 | CRC 16,000 |
| Water‑taxi Caño Blanco ↔ Parismina (one‑way)2 × CRC 600 · Check schedule. | CRC 1,200 |
| Turtle‑patrol night tour (donation)2 × CRC 1,500 · Mar–Sep season. | CRC 3,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CRC 2,500 · Check local provider. | CRC 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CRC 3,220 |
| Trip total≈ CRC 17,710 per person per day, bed included | CRC 35,420 |
Cash only, includes breakfast.
2026 estimate in colones; flights and international transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Water‑taxi (Caño Blanco‑Parismina)Check exact fare. | ₡500–1,000 |
| Boat tour on Tortuguero canalsDepends on length. | ₡5,000–10,000 |
| Meal at Cariblanco beach cantina | ₡2,000–4,000 |
| Local craft (carved coconut) | ₡500–1,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs – bring enough colones (₡) for taxi, food and donations.
- Boat schedules are limited: twice‑daily water‑taxi from Caño Blanco; confirm times locally.
- Night turtle tours run only Mar–Sep; outside season there is no patrol.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in San José; contact for emergencies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caño Blanco → Parismina water‑taxi: about ₡800 one‑way, 15 min (check)
- Turtle‑patrol night tour donation: ≈₡2,000 per person (Mar–Sep)
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much?
- Quisiera un taxi acuático — I would like a water‑taxi
- ¿Dónde está la patrulla de tortugas? — Where is the turtle patrol?
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 Parismina. 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: Mar–Sep (turtle nesting season) · avoid Oct–Feb · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat‑taxi schedule from Caño Blanco (check times).
- Homestay booking via CostaRicaTurtles.com (cash).
- Turtle‑patrol donation (≈₡2,000 per night).
Sources
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