8 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Costa Rica visit planner
Start: La Fortuna de San Carlos
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Monteverde
— 1 night
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Manuel Antonio
— 1 night
Fly
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Poas Volcano National Park
— 2 nights
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
Drive
End: La Fortuna de San Carlos
Wed, Mar 22 - 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: witness a stunning natural landmark at Tabacon Hot Springs, tour the pleasant surroundings at La Fortuna Waterfall, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Estudio.
For photos and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos attractions planning tool.
The Route module shows you travel options from your home to La Fortuna de San Carlos. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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For photos and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos attractions planning tool.
The Route module shows you travel options from your home to La Fortuna de San Carlos. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 1 night
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On the 25th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond.
For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Monteverde day trip app.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Manuel Antonio.
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For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Monteverde day trip app.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) 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 26th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio and then paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour.
For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio trip planner.
Getting from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Poas Volcano National Park.
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For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio trip planner.
Getting from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Poas Volcano National Park.
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Poas Volcano National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Los Chorros Waterfalls and then stroll through Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bosque Alegre. On your second day here, contemplate the geological forces at Poas Volcano and then take in the dramatic scenery at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz.
For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Poas Volcano National Park tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Manuel Antonio to Poas Volcano National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tortuguero.
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For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Poas Volcano National Park tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Manuel Antonio to Poas Volcano National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero — 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
On the 29th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero holiday planner.
You can drive from Poas Volcano National Park to Tortuguero in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive back home.
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To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Tortuguero holiday planner.
You can drive from Poas Volcano National Park to Tortuguero in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive 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.
