Rainy day activities in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

Ideas for green season afternoons

Rainy days

When it rains in Flamingo

From May to November, rain is part of the deal. The good news is it rarely lasts all day, and most tours still run.

Rainy seasonMay to NovAlso called green season
Usual patternSunny morningsShowers in the afternoon
ToursMost still runSometimes at a new time
Best fixGo earlyMornings are usually clear
Playa Flamingo on a green season afternoon

Weather-proof tours

Tours that don’t mind rain

Some days out are just as good, or better, when it’s wet.

  • ATV tours

    Mud and river crossings make it more fun, honestly. See ATV tours.

  • Ziplining

    Most parks keep running in light rain. See zipline tours.

  • Adventure parks

    Lots to do in one place, with plenty of cover.

  • Fishing

    Offshore conditions are often still good.

  • Waterfalls

    Best early in the season, before rivers run high.

Clouds and sunset over the Catalina Islands

Downtime

Slow it down

Sometimes the best move is to lean into it.

  • Cafés and breweries

    Find a covered café or brewery. Most sports bars are covered too if there’s a game on. Here’s where we like to eat.

  • Head inland

    Rain at the beach doesn’t always mean rain inland, and wildlife is often more active in the forest when it’s wet.

  • Stay in

    Cards, a book and rain on the roof is not a bad afternoon.

Heavy rain

What to skip

Most things run, but a few are better avoided in heavy or long rain.

  • Rough seas

    Snorkeling and smaller boats can get uncomfortable when it’s stormy.

  • High rivers

    Rising water can make some waterfalls unsafe.

  • Dirt roads

    They get slick and harder to drive. Take it slow and leave extra time.

  • Plan for slack

    Build some flexibility into green season trips, and think about travel insurance.

Plan around it

Rain in the forecast?

Tell us your dates and we’ll suggest tours that work with the weather.