30 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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Start: San Jose
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Cartago
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Bus to San José, Shuttle to Tortuguero
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Tortuguero
— 2 nights
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
— 3 nights
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Manuel Antonio
— 3 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 7 nights
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Monteverde
— 4 nights
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Tamarindo
— 4 nights
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Nosara
— 3 nights
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Santa Teresa
— 2 nights
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End: San Jose
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Cartago — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Botanico Lankester and then pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles.
To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cartago route app.
San Jose to Cartago is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Cartago are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Tortuguero.
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To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Cartago route app.
San Jose to Cartago is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Cartago are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 2 nights
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Costa Rica's Amazon
On the 3rd (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park. On the 4th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then get a new perspective on nature at Sea Turtle Conservancy.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Tortuguero trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of bus and shuttle from Cartago to Tortuguero in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Cartago in June since evenings lows in Tortuguero dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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You can do a combination of bus and shuttle from Cartago to Tortuguero in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Cartago in June since evenings lows in Tortuguero dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Puerto Viejo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Cahuita National Park.
To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca route planning tool.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. On the 7th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Manuel Antonio.
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To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca route planning tool.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. On the 7th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Playa Biesanz and Mulguri Adventure. It doesn't end there: see MidWorld Costa Rica.
To find traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Manuel Antonio trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Manuel Antonio in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Manuel Antonio trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Manuel Antonio in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 7 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano. And it doesn't end there: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, view the masterpieces at Onirica Art Gallery, witness a stunning natural landmark at Ecotermales Fortuna, and tour the pleasant surroundings at La Fortuna Waterfall.
For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos planner.
Drive from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Monteverde.
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For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos planner.
Drive from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 4 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Ecological Sanctuary and Santa Elena Skywalk. Escape the urban bustle at Zipline and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. There's lots more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Curi Cancha Reserve, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Bat Jungle, take in nature's colorful creations at Monteverde Orchid Garden, and trot along with a tour on horseback.
To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Monteverde trip itinerary tool.
Drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tamarindo.
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To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Monteverde trip itinerary tool.
Drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tamarindo.
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Tamarindo — 4 nights
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Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa Conchal and Tamarindo Beach. Get outdoors at Playa Hermosa and Scuba & Snorkeling. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tamarindo: Playas del Coco (Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts & Iglesia Catolica de Playas del Coco). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Playa Avellana, get a taste of life in the country at Pura Aventura, and take a tour of Kingpin Sportfishing.
To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Tamarindo tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Monteverde to Tamarindo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nosara.
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To find reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Tamarindo tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Monteverde to Tamarindo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Nosara.
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Nosara — 3 nights
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Visit Playa Guiones and Samara Beach for some beach relaxation. Step out of the city life by going to International Animal Rescue Costa Rica and Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary. Step out of Nosara with an excursion to Barrigona Beach in Playa Samara--about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the exciting artwork at MAEL's ABSTRACT ART GALLERY.
To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Nosara trip planner.
Drive from Tamarindo to Nosara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to catch the shuttle to Santa Teresa.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Nosara trip planner.
Drive from Tamarindo to Nosara in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to catch the shuttle to Santa Teresa.
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Santa Teresa — 2 nights
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On the 29th (Thu), stroll through Playa Carmen, then take in the dramatic scenery at Montezuma Falls, and then stop by Tica Surf Bikinis. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Playa Santa Teresa and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Hermosa.
To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Santa Teresa sightseeing planning site.
Getting from Nosara to Santa Teresa by shuttle takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Santa Teresa sightseeing planning site.
Getting from Nosara to Santa Teresa by shuttle takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.
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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.
