13 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Costa Rica sightseeing planner
Start: Dallas
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San Jose
— 1 night
Shuttle
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 3 nights
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Monteverde
— 3 nights
Drive
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Manuel Antonio
— 4 nights
Drive
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San Jose
— 1 night
Fly
End: Dallas
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San Jose — 1 night
A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our San Jose online trip itinerary maker.
Dallas, USA to San Jose is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Dallas in January; daily highs in San Jose reach 78°F and lows reach 65°F. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Sat) before leaving for La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 3 nights
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Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce.Get in touch with nature at La Fortuna Waterfall and Bogarin Trail.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos day trip website.
Traveling by shuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 3 nights
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Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.Monteverde is known for adventure, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
For photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Monteverde trip planner.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Manuel Antonio.
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Highlights from your trip
Manuel Antonio — 4 nights
The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.To find maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Manuel Antonio trip itinerary planning app.
Traveling by car from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to San Jose.
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San Jose — 1 night
To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the San Jose road trip planning app.
Getting from Manuel Antonio to San Jose by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Getting from Manuel Antonio to San Jose by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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