14 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

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 Arenal Volcano. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Onirica Art Gallery and Art House. When in La Fortuna de San Carlos, make a side trip to see Catedral de Ciudad Quesada in Quesada, approximately Quesada away. There's much more to do: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, take in the natural beauty of Baldi Hot Springs, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Arenal, and tour the pleasant surroundings at La Fortuna Waterfall.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos travel planner.

Newark, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 11.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can 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.

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.

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 combination of shuttle and flight from Manuel Antonio to Playa Flamingo takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Playas del Coco.

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.