8 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Costa Rica trip itinerary planner
Start: Orlando
Fly
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 3 nights
Drive
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
Drive
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Manuel Antonio
— 1 night
Drive
4
Vara Blanca
— 2 nights
Drive to Juan Santamaría International Airport, Fly to Orlando
End: Orlando
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 3 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: witness a stunning natural landmark at Tabacon Hot Springs, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and tour the pleasant surroundings at La Fortuna Waterfall.
To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos online itinerary planner.
Orlando, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tortuguero.
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To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos online itinerary planner.
Orlando, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero day trip tool.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, daytime highs in Tortuguero are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero day trip tool.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, daytime highs in Tortuguero are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
Find places to stay Mar 31 — Apr 1:
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Manuel Antonio — 1 night
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On the 2nd (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Manuel Antonio and then let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio trip maker.
You can drive from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio in 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 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Vara Blanca.
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For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Manuel Antonio trip maker.
You can drive from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio in 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 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Vara Blanca.
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Vara Blanca — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Poas Volcano and then stroll through La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens.
To plan Vara Blanca vacation without wasting time, ask Klarna Trips to design an itinerary.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Vara Blanca takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To plan Vara Blanca vacation without wasting time, ask Klarna Trips to design an itinerary.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Vara Blanca takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough 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.
