8 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
8 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica Trip Planner
Start: Duluth
Fly to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Drive to Tamarindo
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Tamarindo
— 3 nights
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Santa Teresa
— 2 nights
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Playa Samara
— 1 night
Drive to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Fly to Duluth International Airport
End: Duluth
Fri, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 24
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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.Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take a memorable tour with Tours, kick back and relax at Playa Conchal, and then stop by Azul Profundo Boutique. Keep things going the next day: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, kick back and relax at Playa Avellana, then look for gifts at Diamante Boutique, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Lydia Beech Art Boutique.
To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo travel route builder.
Duluth, USA to Tamarindo is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Teresa.
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A coastal getaway popular with surfers and young travelers, Santa Teresa spreads out from the beach and the main coastal road to a ring of newer developments on the surrounding hills.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): kick back and relax at Playa Santa Teresa and then glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Hermosa and then take in the dramatic scenery at Montezuma Falls.
For reviews and other tourist information, read our Santa Teresa tour itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Tamarindo to Santa Teresa takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Playa Samara.
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A beach town with just enough development to be comfortable for families accustomed to the trappings of modern life, Playa Samara has the resorts you'd expect to find in such a scenic area, but they don't hinder the relaxing atmosphere.On the 22nd (Wed), kick back and relax at Playa Guiones and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Samara Beach.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Playa Samara sightseeing planning app.
You can drive from Santa Teresa to Playa Samara in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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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.
