10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica visit planner
Start: Montreal
Fly to Liberia, Shuttle to La Fortuna de San Carlos
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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
— 2 nights
Drive
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Monteverde
— 3 nights
Taxi to Atenas, Fly to Montreal
End: Montreal
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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: take in the natural beauty of Tabacon Hot Springs, take an in-depth tour of ChocoMuseo La Fortuna, hike along Natura Eco Park Costa Rica, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Proyecto Asis.
For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read La Fortuna de San Carlos online journey builder.
Montreal, Canada to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Montreal to La Fortuna de San Carlos due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tortuguero.
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Tortuguero
— 1 night

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.On the 14th (Fri), explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Tortuguero online trip maker.
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in February, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio
— 2 nights

The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.On the 15th (Sat), enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Manuel Antonio, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then stroll around Parque Nahomi. Here are some ideas for day two: see Off-Road Tours.
To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio trip maker site.
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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) 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.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ranario Monteverde Frog Pond. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Women Artisans Cooperative Santa Elena and Monteverde, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then relax in the rural setting at El Trapiche Tour, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Bat Jungle.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Monteverde tour builder tool.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 19th (Wed), you're off to 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.