16 days in Bucharest & Costa Rica Itinerary

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

Bucharest is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, explore the world behind art at Peasant Museum (Muzeul Taranului Roman), get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Vara Blanca.

A vacation in Vara Blanca, located in the heart of Costa Rica, offers excellent access to a number of attractions across the area.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): experience rural life at Finca Organica. On the next day, take in the dramatic scenery at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz and then get impressive views of Poas Volcano.

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Explore your travel options from Bucharest to Vara Blanca with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Bucharest to Vara Blanca is minus 8 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can 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: take in the natural beauty of Tabacon Hot Springs, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, explore the galleries of Onirica Art Gallery, and take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Estudio.

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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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive 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 4th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Sea Turtle Conservancy and then explore the striking landscape of Tortuguero National Park.

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Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tortuguero by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and taxi. March in Tortuguero sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (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.

Get out of town with these interesting Manuel Antonio side-trips: Jaco (Costa Rica SUP'ers & Canyoning & Rappelling Tours). The adventure continues: stroll through Playa Manuel Antonio, take a memorable tour with Tours, walk around Parque Nahomi, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride 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.

On the 8th (Sun), stop by Monteverde Hummingbird Gallery, then take in nature's colorful creations at Monteverde Orchid Garden, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Bat Jungle. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

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Getting from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.