7 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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Start: La Fortuna de San Carlos
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 2 nights
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Vara Blanca
— 1 night
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
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Manuel Antonio
— 1 night
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Monteverde
— 1 night
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End: La Fortuna de San Carlos
Thu, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 29
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 2 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: take in the natural beauty of Tabacon Hot Springs, stroll through La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Rain Forest Reserve, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall.
For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos holiday website.
Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to La Fortuna de San Carlos. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Vara Blanca.
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For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos holiday website.
Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to La Fortuna de San Carlos. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to drive to Vara Blanca.
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Vara Blanca — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take in the dramatic scenery at La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens and then take in the dramatic scenery at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Vara Blanca tour itinerary planner.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Vara Blanca by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Tortuguero.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Vara Blanca tour itinerary planner.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Vara Blanca by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Vara Blanca to Tortuguero takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in March, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Manuel Antonio.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Vara Blanca to Tortuguero takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in March, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): kick back and relax at Playa Manuel Antonio and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.
To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio attractions website.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive to Monteverde.
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To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio attractions website.
Traveling by car from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then stroll through Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond.
To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Monteverde trip planner.
Drive from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.
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Drive from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.
