15 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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Start: Buenos Aires
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 3 nights
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
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San Jose
— 2 nights
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Manuel Antonio
— 2 nights
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Jaco
— 1 night
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Monteverde
— 1 night
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Nosara
— 1 night
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Tamarindo
— 3 nights
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End: Buenos Aires
Sat, Mar 25 - Sat, Apr 8
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 3 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: soothe aching muscles at Tabacon Hot Springs, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, witness a stunning natural landmark at Baldi Hot Springs, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Arenal Volcano.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos trip maker.
Buenos Aires, Argentina to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Argentina Standard Time (ART) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tortuguero.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos trip maker.
Buenos Aires, Argentina to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Argentina Standard Time (ART) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
On the 29th (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tortuguero National Park.
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You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Jose.
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To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Tortuguero itinerary planning app.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to San Jose.
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San Jose — 2 nights
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On the 30th (Thu), get engrossed in the history at Jade Museum, examine the collection at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Museo de Arte Costarricense, then look for gifts at J.LANG Atelier & Showroom, and finally hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, get to know the resident critters at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Rescue Center Costa Rica.
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You can drive from Tortuguero to San Jose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Tortuguero in March since evenings lows in San Jose dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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You can drive from Tortuguero to San Jose in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Tortuguero in March since evenings lows in San Jose dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 2 nights
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On the 1st (Sat), kick back and relax at Playa Manuel Antonio, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then kick back and relax at Tropical Waterfalls Tour. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio holiday builder site.
You can drive from San Jose to Manuel Antonio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Jaco.
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You can drive from San Jose to Manuel Antonio in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Jaco.
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Jaco — 1 night
On the 3rd (Mon), stroll through Royal Butterflies, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Jaco vacation builder tool.
Getting from Manuel Antonio to Jaco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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Getting from Manuel Antonio to Jaco by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): stop by Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery, stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.
To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Monteverde holiday planner.
You can drive from Jaco to Monteverde in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nosara.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Monteverde holiday planner.
You can drive from Jaco to Monteverde in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nosara.
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Nosara — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, tour the pleasant surroundings at International Animal Rescue Costa Rica, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Guiones, and finally soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Nosara road trip tool.
Drive from Monteverde to Nosara in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Tamarindo.
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Drive from Monteverde to Nosara in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Tamarindo.
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Tamarindo — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Monkey Park, wander the wide-open spaces of Pura Aventura, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Avellana, then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and finally stroll through Tamarindo Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then look for gifts at Papaya Con Leche.
For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Tamarindo trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Nosara to Tamarindo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Traveling by car from Nosara to Tamarindo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.
