Stay : Relaxation and hiking in northern Costa Rica
In two weeks, this tour allows to combine walking in the most beautiful parks in the North with relaxation in the middle of nature, and gives you a foretaste of the Pacific coast and the Caribbean coast.
Summary of the stay
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12 days
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Detail of the stay : Relaxation and hiking in northern Costa Rica - 12 days
Day 1: San José, the capital
Steps: San José
Explore the city centre of the capital by foot. Nothing better to observe the different architectural styles, including the Teatro Nacional, bathed in the scents and flavours of the Mercado Central stalls, lunch in a soda, discover the museums before eating in one of the good restaurants of the Barrio Amun. And even though Costa Ricans are not really night owls, they remain animated by the passion for Latin dances. Finishing the day on lively rhythms is not just for ticos!
TEATRO NACIONAL
Day 2: La Fortuna
Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, La Fortuna
Starting early in the morning (by car) to enjoy a clear sky on the summits, you can start with the volcano Poás, then stop at the fall of La Paz, a few kilometres on the road to San Miguel. Follow the road to the north of the Central Valley to La Fortuna.
Day 3: Volcano or hiking
Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Visit of the Volcan Arenal National Park (or reserve), or hike at Cerro Chatoselon your physical condition; the day will be dynamic. In the evening, enjoy a long break in one of the hot water pools to relax.
Day 4: Park Tenorio
Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, Laguna De Arenal
PARQUE NACIONAL VOLCÁN TENORIO ET RÍO CELESTE
Day 5: Hiking and mud bath
Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio, Parque Nacional Rincon De La Vieja
Hike to Río Celeste and then drive to Rincon de la Vieja. In the evening, compulsory mud bath in your lodge.
PARQUE NACIONAL VOLCÁN TENORIO ET RÍO CELESTE
Day 6: Volcanic stroll
Visit of the volcanic sites in Las Pailas and Santa María, then short drive to the beach on the Atlantic coast.
Day 7: Gulf of Papagayo
Steps: Monteverde
Diving initiation or snorkeling in the Papagayo Gulf, then drive to the Monteverde reserve.
Day 8: Monteverde reserve
Steps: Monteverde
Visit of the .
RESERVA BIOLÓGICA BOSQUE NUBOSO MONTEVERDE
Day 9: Walk in tropical forest
Steps: Laguna De Arenal
Canopy or hanging bridges to discover the incredible biodiversity of the cloud rainforest. Return to San José to return the rental vehicle.
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Day 10: Tortuguero's turtles
Transfer to Tortuguero and turtle watching on the beach - not to be missed in season.
Day 11: Tropical walk
Steps: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Hike in the Tortuguero National Park and relax in this small Caribbean village.
Day 12: Back to the capital
Steps: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Walk through the canals of in the early morning. Return to San José.
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