Costa Rica January Weather, Activities, and Events
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Costa Rica Weather - January
There is no better place on Earth to begin a new year than in beautiful Costa Rica. With warm, dry, sunny days and gentle sea breezes at night, the climate in January is at the peak of perfection. The list of enjoyable things to do on land and at sea is endless. Whether your dream vacation includes catching a huge sailfish, riding the perfect wave or photographing some of nature’s most colorful characters, you can do it all in enchanting Costa Rica. An impressive schedule of annual special events each January - everything from fiestas to fishing and tennis tournaments - is sure to please visitors of all ages and interests.
January Weather Report:
Costa Rica is a weather world unto itself. With 6 distinct climatic zones - Central Valley (San Jose), North Pacific (Guanacaste), Central Pacific (Puntarenas), South Pacific, Caribbean and Northern Zone - conditions in January do vary somewhat but are always favorable and provide an ideal getaway destination. The average January temperature range in Puntarenas on the Pacific coast is 76ºF (low) to 89ºF (high). Since January is in the middle of the dry season, a scant 0.3 inch of rainfall is the norm and sunshine is abundant. Humidity throughout most of this coastal country tends to be on the high side, especially in the morning, when January readings are in the 62-89% range. At elevation in the central region, slightly cooler and dryer conditions prevail. Wind speed is quite steady throughout the year and averages 6 mph in January. Sea surface temperature is variable but ranges between 75-85ºF at Guanacaste and Puntarenas.
January brings a rich assortment of special events to Costa Rica -
Fiestas Palmares -
This annual festival is scheduled for January 11 - 23, 2012 in a small mountain town which suddenly becomes the biggest party place on the planet. Visitors from around the globe flock to Palmares, in the province of Alajuela, for its unique combination of cultural offerings and overall fun atmosphere. Just 21 miles east of the Pacific and 26 miles west of the capital of San Jose, its central location and exciting array of things to do and see make this event a must for fans of everything from folk dancing to fantastic Costa Rican cuisine, bloodless bullfighting (toros a la tica) to a magnificent horse parade (tope). Among the other fiesta attractions are concerts, fireworks, kids activities and an abundance of participating bars where both locals and visitors gleefully raise their glasses in celebration of another successful fiesta.
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Copa del Café - 2012 Coffee Bowl -
Some of the world’s best junior tennis players (18 years or younger) come to the Costa Rica Country Club in San Jose each January to compete for prizes and prestige. Scheduled for January 2- 7, 2012, fans of this internationally popular sport who want to get a sneak peek at some of tomorrow’s Wimbledon winners will surely enjoy watching a day or evening of these exciting matches.
Image source http://www.copacafe.com/
Fiesta Santa Cruz -
On January 15, 2012, the yearly celebration in honor of Santo Cristo de Esquipulas, the patron saint of the city of Santa Cruz in Guanacaste, attracts lots of people who love to party and see local cowboys do some dazzling feats with a few meters of rope. This cultural event with deep devotional roots is known for its folkloric dance exhibitions, musical performances, tica (Costa Rican bullfights), food and lots more.
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Los Sueños Signature Billfish Series - Leg I -
Los Sueños Marina in Playa Herradura, Puntarenas, is the home port and starting point for one of the world’s most exciting fishing tournaments. January 25-28, 2012 is the first leg of the two-part challenge to reel in all species of marlin and Pacific sailfish and then release them. Teams of anglers vie for trophies and considerable cash prizes. During time ashore, participants get to enjoy an assortment of social events associated with the tournament.
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Best bets for warm January weather activities in Costa Rica -
From sunup to sunset, playing a round at one of dozens of gorgeous golf courses throughout the country is idyllic. Players have the luxury of choosing the setting - facing the Pacific in places like Puntarenas or surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful flora and fauna at the edge of a tropical rainforest. World-class tennis courts are similarly located throughout the land, even in places where howler monkeys and toucans will screech their disproval when a player commits a foot fault. Boating, fishing and participating in water sports in January are fabulous. Charter boat excursions to waters rich with sailfish set sail from numerous ports. Family friendly trips in calm January seas go in search of whales and provide the opportunity of a lifetime to capture the breathtaking sight of breeching behemoths with a camera. Lots of dolphins along the Pacific coast will entertain onlookers with their amusing antics and acrobatics. Eco explorers can stay close to the coast and come upon a variety of turtles, sea birds and marine creatures who crawl ashore. For those with a more daring sense of adventure, a visit to the rain forest and a zip line trip across the canopy will yield close-up encounters with everything from fluttering butterflies to lounging lizards. Of course, there are lots of beaches and many interesting things to do at the shore. Beaches with surging surf are great for boarders. Beaches in protected bays are ideal for swimming, snorkeling and just stretching out and working on a tan. And there are numerous areas just offshore where diving is simply divine.
Vacation Planning Tips:
Since the temperature in January is warm and not too different from that in July, leave those winter clothes at home. Swimsuits, shorts, sundresses and sandals are the uniforms of the day. Every imaginable type of sports equipment can be rented. But if you play your best with that special set of clubs or racquet, do bring them along. Since everyone will want to record those special Costa Rican vacation moments, don’t forget the camera.| |
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