6 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
6 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica journey builder
Start: San Jose
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Dominical
— 1 night
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Jaco
— 1 night
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Tamarindo
— 2 nights
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Playas del Coco
— 1 night
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End: San Jose
Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11
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The laid back beachfront town of Dominical has been transformed from a sleepy fishing village into a surfer haunt of some repute.Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour. On the next day, stroll through Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and then look for gifts at Mama Toucan's Natural and Organic Food Store.
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San Jose to Dominical is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Jaco.
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A seaside resort town with plenty of entertaining distractions along its attractive coastline, Jaco has long been a major tourist destination on the central Pacific coast.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then view the masterpieces at Tico Pod Art House & Gifts.
For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Jaco sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Dominical to Jaco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Tamarindo.
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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), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then see Off-Road Tours, and then stop by Souvenir Guanacaste. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a taste of life in the country at Pura Aventura, get in on the family fun at Black Stallion Eco Park & Estates, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Tamarindo online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Jaco to Tamarindo in 4.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Playas del Coco.
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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.Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Hermosa, and then stop by Lis Umana Beachwear.
To see ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Playas del Coco road trip planning tool.
Drive from Tamarindo to Playas del Coco in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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