10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica trip maker
Start: Boston
Fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport, Drive to Vara Blanca
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Vara Blanca
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Drive
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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
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Monteverde
— 3 nights
Shuttle to Liberia, Fly to Boston
End: Boston
Fri, Apr 2 - Sun, Apr 11
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Vara Blanca
— 1 night
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A vacation in Vara Blanca, located in the heart of Costa Rica, offers excellent access to a number of attractions across the area.On the 3rd (Sat), 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 see photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Vara Blanca vacation planner.
Boston, USA to Vara Blanca is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Boston to Vara Blanca due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 3 nights
Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce.La Fortuna de San Carlos is known for nature, adventure, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: relax and rejuvenate at Tabacon Hot Springs, get interesting insight from Tours, take in the natural beauty of Ecotermales Fortuna, and skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Vara Blanca to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero
— 1 night
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Costa Rica's Amazon
One of Costa Rica's least accessible destinations, Tortuguero sits within an eponymous national park and remains accessible only by plane or boat.Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Tortuguero trip itinerary builder tool.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In April, daytime highs in Tortuguero are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio
— 1 night
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The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio, then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then stroll around Parque Nahomi.
Ask Inspirock to suggest an itinerary and make planning a trip to Manuel Antonio fast, fun, and easy.
You can drive from Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde
— 3 nights
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Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.On the 9th (Fri), stop by Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery and then stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Keep things going the next day: relax in the rural setting at El Trapiche Tour, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and then get to know the resident critters at The Bat Jungle.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Monteverde road trip app.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can 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.
