7 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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Start: San Jose
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 1 night
Drive
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Tamarindo
— 1 night
Drive
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Monteverde
— 1 night
Drive
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Manuel Antonio
— 3 nights
Drive
End: La Fortuna de San Carlos
Thu, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 29
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 1 night
Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bogarin Trail, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. On the next day, take in the natural beauty of Ecotermales Fortuna, stroll through La Fortuna Waterfall, and then look for gifts at Galeria Aguas Verdes.
To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read La Fortuna de San Carlos attractions site.
San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 2.5-hour shuttle ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tamarindo.
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To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read La Fortuna de San Carlos attractions site.
San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 2.5-hour shuttle ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tamarindo.
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Tamarindo — 1 night
To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo sightseeing planning app.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tamarindo takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. You'll set off for Monteverde on the 25th (Sat).
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Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tamarindo takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. You'll set off for Monteverde on the 25th (Sat).
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Monteverde — 1 night
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On the 25th (Sat), take a peaceful walk through Curi Cancha Reserve, then stroll through Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond.
To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Monteverde trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tamarindo to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Monteverde trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Tamarindo to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 3 nights
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Take a break from the city and head to Playa Manuel Antonio and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Manuel Antonio: Jaco (Off-Road Tours, Aurora Yoga, &more). There's still lots to do: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour and stroll around Parque Nahomi.
For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio online visit planner.
You can drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio online visit planner.
You can drive from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling 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.
