19 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Costa Rica visit planner
Start: Istanbul
Fly
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 5 nights
Drive
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
Drive
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
— 2 nights
Fly
4
Poas Volcano National Park
— 2 nights
Fly
5
Manuel Antonio
— 4 nights
Drive
6
Monteverde
— 3 nights
Taxi to Naranjo, Fly to Istanbul
End: Istanbul
Sat, Apr 15 - Wed, May 3
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 5 nights
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You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Fortuna. Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Tabacon Hot Springs, savor a delicious cup with a coffee and tea tour, take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall, and walk around Bogarin Trail.
To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos trip maker site.
Istanbul, Turkey to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Istanbul to La Fortuna de San Carlos, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tortuguero.
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Istanbul, Turkey to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Istanbul to La Fortuna de San Carlos, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Tortuguero itinerary website.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Tortuguero itinerary website.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): stroll through Tarantulas Way, then take in nature's colorful creations at Finca La Isla, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cahuita National Park.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Poas Volcano National Park.
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You can drive from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Poas Volcano National Park.
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Poas Volcano National Park — 2 nights
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On the 24th (Mon), see what you can catch with Travel Guide Costa Rica. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Poas Volcano and then take in the dramatic scenery at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.
For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Poas Volcano National Park trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Poas Volcano National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Manuel Antonio.
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Getting from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Poas Volcano National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, taxi, and flight; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 4 nights
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Kids will enjoy Playa Manuel Antonio and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Get out of town with these interesting Manuel Antonio side-trips: Horseback Riding Tours (in Esterillos Este) and Jaco (Royal Butterflies, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, look for gifts at The Captain's Booty, walk around Parque Nahomi, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Manuel Antonio trip planner.
Fly from Poas Volcano National Park to Manuel Antonio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Monteverde.
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Fly from Poas Volcano National Park to Manuel Antonio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 3 nights
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Attractions like Zipline and Curi Cancha Reserve make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, take in nature's colorful creations at Monteverde Orchid Garden, appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Elena Skywalk, and relax and rejuvenate at Monteverde Karmen Massage.
To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Monteverde trip planning tool.
Getting from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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Getting from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel 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.
