11 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Costa Rica itinerary planner
Start: Toronto
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Jaco
— 2 nights
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Manuel Antonio
— 1 night
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Monteverde
— 2 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 4 nights
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5
San Jose
— 1 night
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End: Toronto
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Jaco — 2 nights
Change things up with a short trip to El Toledo Coffee Tour in Atenas (about 1h 25 min away). The adventure continues: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, soothe aching muscles at Aurora Yoga, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and see Off-Road Tours.
To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Jaco day trip planning tool.
Toronto, Canada to Jaco is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Jaco day trip planning tool.
Toronto, Canada to Jaco is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): stroll through Playa Manuel Antonio and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Manuel Antonio road trip website.
Drive from Jaco to Manuel Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Monteverde.
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To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Manuel Antonio road trip website.
Drive from Jaco to Manuel Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Bat Jungle, admire the natural beauty at Monteverde Orchid Garden, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally look for gifts at Foresta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then stroll through Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond.
Before you visit Monteverde, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to go by car to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 4 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos is known for nature, adventure, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the natural beauty of Tabacon Hot Springs, take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall, get impressive views of Arenal Volcano, and gain a rich perspective with a tour of cultural highlights.
For photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos journey planner.
Getting from Monteverde to La Fortuna de San Carlos by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to take a shuttle to San Jose.
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For photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos journey planner.
Getting from Monteverde to La Fortuna de San Carlos by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to take a shuttle to San Jose.
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San Jose — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional De Costa Rica.
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Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to San Jose by shuttle takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. On the 13th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to San Jose by shuttle takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. On the 13th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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Costa Rica travel guide
Tiny in terms of land area, Costa Rica is astoundingly diverse when it comes to culture and natural attractions. In a country called "Rich Coast", it's no surprise most Costa Rica vacations dedicate at least a few days to picturesque Pacific and Caribbean beaches, ideal for water sports and relaxation. Few small countries offer such a range of landscapes, allowing tourists to observe towering volcanoes while soaking away their worries in a hot spring, or hike into dense rainforests in the morning and surf at a modern resort in the afternoon. A trip to Costa Rica also lets you discover pristine national parks, ensuring plenty of chances to view wildlife from the comfort of eco-friendly lodges packed with amenities even ardent nature lovers secretly desire.
