12 days in Province of Guanacaste, La Fortuna de San Carlos & Monteverde Itinerary
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Start: Toronto
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Liberia
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Tenorio Volcano National Park
— 3 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 3 nights
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Monteverde
— 2 nights
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Nosara
— 2 nights
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Liberia
— 1 day
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End: Toronto
Fri, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 18
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White City
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Liberia trip planner.
Toronto, Canada to Liberia is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Liberia. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Toronto, Canada to Liberia is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Toronto to Liberia. On the 7th (Fri), you'll travel to Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Tenorio Volcano National Park — 3 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tree Chocolate Tour and Chocolate Sibaeli. Spend the 9th (Sun) exploring nature at Tenorio National Park.
For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Tenorio Volcano National Park trip website.
Drive from Liberia to Tenorio Volcano National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Tenorio Volcano National Park trip website.
Drive from Liberia to Tenorio Volcano National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 3 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails and ChocoMuseo La Fortuna. There's much more to do: contemplate the geological forces at Arenal Volcano, take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Estudio, browse the exhibits of Wood & Art Gallery, and ride a horse along Arenal Wilberth Stables.
To see photos and more tourist information, read our La Fortuna de San Carlos trip planner.
You can drive from Tenorio Volcano National Park to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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To see photos and more tourist information, read our La Fortuna de San Carlos trip planner.
You can drive from Tenorio Volcano National Park to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 2 nights
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On the 14th (Fri), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Up in the Cloud Forest. Keep things going the next day: indulge in some personalized pampering at Monteverde Karmen Massage and then experience rural life at Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Monteverde trip planner.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nosara.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Monteverde trip planner.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nosara.
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Nosara — 2 nights
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On the 16th (Sun), see what you can catch with Nosara Sea Saw Tours, then stop by Love Nosara, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Guiones, and finally explore the galleries of MAEL's ABSTRACT ART GALLERY.
To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Nosara online day trip planner.
Getting from Monteverde to Nosara by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Liberia.
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To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Nosara online day trip planner.
Getting from Monteverde to Nosara by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Liberia.
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Liberia — 1 day
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White City
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): push the limits with an extreme tour.
For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Liberia trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Nosara to Liberia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Liberia trip itinerary planning app.
You can drive from Nosara to Liberia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Arenal Volcano National Park travel guide
Plan a tour of Arenal Volcano National Park to get in touch with nature, enjoy scenic views, and admire the majestic volcano up close. The park, established in 1991, protects a variety of ecosystems and wildlife. You can choose from four hiking trails, taking you across the rainforest and lava fields. Enjoy scenic lookout points, see a staggering variety of birds and plants, or climb the dormant Mount Chato on your trip to Arenal Volcano National Park.
