20 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Central America itinerary planner
Start: Paris
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San Jose
— 1 night
Drive
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La Virgen
— 2 nights
Drive
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 2 nights
Drive
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Monteverde
— 2 nights
Drive
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Playa Flamingo
— 4 nights
Fly to San Jose, Shuttle to Manuel Antonio
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Manuel Antonio
— 2 nights
Drive
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Carate
— 4 nights
Drive
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San Jose
— 1 night
Fly
End: Paris
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San Jose — 1 night
To see photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the San Jose trip planner.
Paris, France to San Jose is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to San Jose is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Paris in April, things will get much hotter in San Jose: highs are around 33°C and lows about 22°C. You will leave for La Virgen on the 20th (Thu).
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Paris, France to San Jose is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to San Jose is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Paris in April, things will get much hotter in San Jose: highs are around 33°C and lows about 22°C. You will leave for La Virgen on the 20th (Thu).
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La Virgen — 2 nights
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On the 20th (Thu), stroll through Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre and then admire the sheer force of Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz. On the next day, stroll through Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Tirimbina Biological Reserve, and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the La Virgen journey maker tool.
Getting from San Jose to La Virgen by car takes about 2 hours. You will leave for La Fortuna de San Carlos on the 22nd (Sat).
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the La Virgen journey maker tool.
Getting from San Jose to La Virgen by car takes about 2 hours. You will leave for La Fortuna de San Carlos on the 22nd (Sat).
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 2 nights
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails and Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge. Get in touch with nature at River Rafting & Tubing and Nature & Wildlife Tours. There's much more to do: stroll through Mirador El Silencio, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, ride a horse along Arenal Wilberth Stables, and view the masterpieces at Onirica Art Gallery.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos road trip planner.
Traveling by car from La Virgen to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Monteverde.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos road trip planner.
Traveling by car from La Virgen to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 2 nights
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On the 25th (Tue), delve into the lush surroundings at Monteverde Tours, stroll through Aguti Monteverde - Wildlife Reserve, and then surround yourself with nature on Guia Naturalista Olman Gonzalez. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sustainability Demonstration Center, ride a horse along Finca el Rodeo, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Monteverde Karmen Massage.
For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Monteverde vacation builder site.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Playa Flamingo.
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For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Monteverde vacation builder site.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Playa Flamingo.
Side Trip
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Playa Flamingo — 4 nights
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White Beach
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Playa Flamingo and Horseback Riding Tours. Escape the urban bustle at Playa Danta and Playa Mina. Venture out of the city with trips to Matapalo Beach (in Playa Matapalo) and Playa Conchal (in Playa Conchal). There's much more to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, look for gifts at Sea Star Souvenir, indulge in some personalized pampering at Onzen Spa, and enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Dantita.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Playa Flamingo day trip tool.
You can drive from Monteverde to Playa Flamingo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Manuel Antonio.
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To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Playa Flamingo day trip tool.
You can drive from Monteverde to Playa Flamingo in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can travel to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): see what you can catch with Fishing Costa Rica with Big Eye Charters and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio.
To see maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio road trip planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Playa Flamingo to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Carate.
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To see maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio road trip planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Playa Flamingo to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Carate.
Side Trip
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Carate — 4 nights
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Carate is known for nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: meet the residents at Ave Azul de la Osa.
Planning Carate trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.
Drive from Manuel Antonio to Carate in 6 hours. On the 6th (Sat), you're off to San Jose.
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Planning Carate trip won't be overwhelming when you use Klarna Trips's itinerary maker.
Drive from Manuel Antonio to Carate in 6 hours. On the 6th (Sat), you're off to San Jose.
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San Jose — 1 night
On the 6th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Butterfly Kingdom and then awaken your taste buds at Get a Local Friend.
To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the San Jose planner.
Traveling by car from Carate to San Jose takes 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the San Jose planner.
Traveling by car from Carate to San Jose takes 8 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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