6 days in San Jose, Monteverde & Jaco Itinerary

A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.

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Milwaukee, USA to San Jose is an approximately 17-hour combination of car and flight. You can also do a combination of car and flight. In November, San Jose is warmer than Milwaukee - with highs of 79°F and lows of 66°F. On the 15th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Selvatura Park, Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena and Nasua Tours. On the 15th (Fri), take a memorable tour with Selvatura Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena, and then see the top attractions with Nasua Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

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Getting from San Jose to Monteverde by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Jaco.

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.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Jaco day trip planner.

You can drive from Monteverde to Jaco in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Tue) before leaving for home.