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Costa Rica

Costa Rica · Pura vida in the cloud forest

Volcanoes, cloud forests, Pacific surf, and Caribbean vibes packed into a tiny country. Costa Rica is nature's theme park with sloths, toucans, and zip lines.

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Weather
22-30°C
Tropical
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Flight Time
4h from Miami
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Budget Range
$14-400/night
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Itinerary
4 days
23 activities
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4 days in Costa Rica

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1

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs

Fire meets water in the cloud forest.

🚗Drive to La Fortuna
7:00 AM · 3h · Free
Scenic drive from San José through mountains
🌋Arenal Volcano National Park
10:30 AM · 2.5h · $15
Trails through lava fields with volcano views
🍽️Lunch at Don Rufino
1:00 PM · 1h · $15
Best restaurant in La Fortuna — casado
💦La Fortuna Waterfall
2:30 PM · 2h · $18
500 steps down to thundering 70m falls — swim at the base
♨️Tabacón Hot Springs
5:00 PM · 3h · $70
Natural volcanic hot springs in jungle setting
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2

Adventure Day

Zip lines, bridges, and river rapids.

🌉Mistico Hanging Bridges
7:00 AM · 2.5h · $26
15 bridges through cloud forest canopy — spot toucans
🪢Zip lining (Arenal Sky Adventures)
10:00 AM · 2h · $85
10 cables over canyons and rainforest
🍛Lunch at Soda Viquez
12:30 PM · 45min · $6
Authentic Costa Rican soda — gallo pinto
🚣White water rafting (Pacuare River)
2:00 PM · 4h · $90
Class III-IV rapids through pristine jungle
🐸Night jungle walk
7:00 PM · 2h · $35
Guided walk spotting frogs, insects, sleeping birds
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Manuel Antonio: Beach & Wildlife

Where jungle meets Pacific beach.

🚗Drive to Manuel Antonio
6:00 AM · 4h · Free
Cross-country drive through mountains
🐒Manuel Antonio National Park
10:30 AM · 3h · $18
Monkeys, sloths, and pristine beaches in one park
🏖️Beach time at Playa Manuel Antonio
1:30 PM · 2h · Free
Perfect crescent beach inside the park
🏄Surf lesson
4:00 PM · 2h · $50
Beginner waves at Playa Espadilla
🌅Sunset at Ronny's Place
6:30 PM · 1h · Free
Hilltop restaurant with Pacific sunset
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4

Cloud Forest & Farewell

Monteverde's mystical canopy.

🚗Drive to Monteverde
6:00 AM · 3.5h · Free
Mountain roads to the cloud forest
🌿Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
10:00 AM · 3h · $25
Guided walk — quetzals, hummingbirds, orchids
🌳Lunch at Tree House Restaurant
1:00 PM · 1h · $12
Built around a living fig tree
☕Coffee & chocolate tour
2:30 PM · 2h · $35
Bean-to-cup at a local farm
🦥Night tour for wildlife
5:00 PM · 2h · $30
Spot sloths, kinkajous, and red-eyed tree frogs
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Where to Stay

Neighborhoods & Hotels in Costa Rica

✦ Luxury · Arenal
Nayara Gardens
Private bungalows facing Arenal Volcano
$400/night⭐ 4.9
◆ Mid-range · Manuel Antonio
Selina Manuel Antonio
Beachside coworking and surf
$65/night⭐ 4.4
$ Budget · San José
Hostel Pangea
Social hostel in San José
$14/night⭐ 4.3
Getting Around

Transport in Costa Rica

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Flight
Direct from MIA/JFK
$300 · 4h
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Airport Transfer
Shuttle or rental car
$30 · 30min
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Car Rental
4WD recommended
$40 · 1 day
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