Volcano, waterfall, hot springs and a Río Celeste day trip. Full breakdown in things to do in La Fortuna.
Cloud forest, ziplining and bridges. Cooler climate; see La Fortuna vs Monteverde.
Rainforest-meets-beach national park with easy wildlife. Great mid-trip reset.
Finish on the Guanacaste or Nicoya coast — surf and sunsets at Tamarindo or the calmer Nosara — before flying out of Liberia (LIR).
Ten days is ideal for a first trip. You can comfortably combine Arenal, Monteverde and two coastal stops without spending all your time driving.
Arenal/La Fortuna (3 nights), Monteverde (2), Manuel Antonio (2) and a final beach stop (2). Fly into San José and out of Liberia to avoid backtracking.
For this route, fly into San José (closest to Arenal) and out of Liberia (closest to the Guanacaste beaches) so you don't double back.
Choosing the best time to travel to Costa Rica is the most important decision to ensure the success of your adventure according to your goals. Unlike other destinations, the "best time" here isn't universal; instead, it depends directly on what you want to do, see, and spend....
A romantic Costa Rica honeymoon itinerary pairing Arenal's hot springs with a Pacific beach, with day-by-day ideas and tips from a local operator.
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