11 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

Surfing remains the main reason to take a trip to Tamarindo, as the beachside town is mostly known for its excellent waves.

On the 9th (Thu), stroll through Tamarindo Beach and then look for gifts at Organic Products by Coco Beauty Spa. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Fri): see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then get in on the family fun at Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates.

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to Tamarindo is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Santo Domingo to Tamarindo is minus 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel to Poas Volcano National Park.

A trip to Poas Volcano National Park allows you to see one of the world's largest craters, trek through a lush rainforest, and visit a coffee plantation all on the same day.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): admire the sheer force of La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens, then get a taste of local nightlife at Souvenir Muy Tranquilo, and then contemplate the geological forces at Poas Volcano.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Poas Volcano National Park online trip planner.

You can fly from Tamarindo to Poas Volcano National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.

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, witness a stunning natural landmark at Baldi Hot Springs, get impressive views of Arenal Volcano, and take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Poas Volcano National Park to La Fortuna de San Carlos takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Tortuguero.

One of Costa Rica's least accessible destinations, Tortuguero sits within an eponymous national park and remains accessible only by plane or boat.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tortuguero National Park.

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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. April in Tortuguero sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to drive to Manuel Antonio.

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 16th (Thu), stroll through Playa Manuel Antonio and then get interesting insight from Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Fri): take a memorable tour with Tours, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio itinerary planner.

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 up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can go by car to Monteverde.

Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, then look for gifts at Women Artisans Cooperative Santa Elena and Monteverde, and then get to know the resident critters at The Bat Jungle. Keep things going the next day: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 19th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.