14 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
14 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica Trip Planner
Start: Newark
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Drive to Newark Liberty International Airport, Fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport, Drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Manuel Antonio
— 3 nights
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Playa Flamingo
— 2 nights
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Playas del Coco
— 3 nights
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Drive to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, Drive to Newark
End: Newark
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 5 nights
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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.Step out of the city life by going to Tabacon Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Catedral de Ciudad Quesada and Art House. There's much more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the natural beauty of Baldi Hot Springs, take in the exciting artwork at Onirica Art Gallery, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Arenal.
For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our La Fortuna de San Carlos travel itinerary planner.
Newark, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio
— 3 nights
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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.Escape the urban bustle at MidWorld Costa Rica and Playa Biesanz. There's more to do: stop by Beso Loco Boutique de Playa.
To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Manuel Antonio trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Manuel Antonio by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Playa Flamingo.
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Playa Flamingo
— 2 nights
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White Beach
The white sand beach of Playa Flamingo has become a go-to tourist getaway by the sea.On the next day, push the limits with an extreme tour, then kick back and relax at Playa Conchal, and then look for gifts at Bahia Artshop.
For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Playa Flamingo vacation maker.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to Playa Flamingo takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Playas del Coco.
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Playas del Coco
— 3 nights
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Coco Beach
A long-established beach community, Playas del Coco has developed a reputation as a favored spot for young travelers and locals to let loose by the sea.Your day by day itinerary now includes Playa Conchal. Keep things going the next day: relax in the rural setting at The Monkey Farm and then stroll through Playa Conchal.
To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Playas del Coco trip planner.
Traveling by car from Playa Flamingo to Playas del Coco takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (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.
