Stay : Costa Rica, tropical destination
A three week stay among the volcanoes, from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific. From active volcanoes covered with lush tropical forests, rich in orchids and inhabited by many species of exotic animals, to the Caribbean and Pacific shores hemmed in with white or black sand: this itinerary offers travelers a complete discovery of Costa Rica's natural beauty.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
20 days
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Where to stay - San José ?
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Detail of the stay : Costa Rica, tropical destination - 20 days
Day 1: San José
Steps: San José
San José, discovery of the city center: the pedestrian streets around the Plaza de la Cultura, around which all the activity of San José revolves. Stroll through the central market, then discover the Museo de Oro Precolombiano and the Teatro Nacional. Following the same avenue (Avenida 2), walk through the Plaza de la Democracia and visit the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica. The next part of the visit to San José will be devoted to two adjacent neighborhoods, the Otoya and Amón barrios, which make up the historical center of the city. The walk ends with a good drink, or better yet, a good meal at Café Mundo.
TEATRO NACIONAL / MUSEO DEL ORO PRECOLOMBINO / MUSEO NACIONAL / PLAZA DE LA CULTURA / PLAZA DE LA DEMOCRACIA
Day 2: Tortuguero
Transfer to Tortuguero. Visit of the village.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Steps: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
Visit of the Tortuguero National Park (a must in Costa Rica). Visit of the lagoon by boat. Observation of turtles laying eggs at night on the beach.
PONTE DES TORTUES
Day 4: Route to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Steps: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca
Transfer from Tortuguero to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, via Limón. Lunch in Limon.
Day 5: Manzanillo
Steps: Manzanillo, Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, Refugio Nacional De Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo
Journey from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo by bicycle. Visit of the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Park.
Day 6: Cahuita
Steps: Cahuita
Visit of the Cahuita National Park, the opportunity to snorkel and admire the beautiful coral reef.
PARQUE NACIONAL DE CAHUITA
Day 7: Playa Cocles
Steps: Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, Punta Uva, Santa Elena
Day to relax, swim on Jaguar Centro de Rescate animal park or the lazy refuge (in the morning).
CENTRO DE RESCATE JAGUAR-RESERVA NATURAL LA CEIBA / SLOTH SANCTUARY (REFUGE POUR PARESSEUX) / PLAYA COCLES
Day 8: Arenal volcano
Steps: La Fortuna, Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Journey from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to La Fortuna (Arenal volcano) via Limón. Passage through the lush San Carlos valley where the majestic silhouette of the Arenal volcano stands. A day is recommended with breaks.
Day 9: Day spa
Steps: La Fortuna, Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Travel from La Fortuna to the Arenal volcano. Swimming in the thermal waters of Baldi or Ecotermales.
ECO TERMALES FORTUNA
Day 10: Orphanage of felines
Steps: Cañas, Laguna De Arenal, La Fortuna
Travel from La Fortuna to Rincón de la Vieja. Walking around the Arenal Lake with its beautiful panoramas. After Cañas, interesting visit to the animal orphanage Las Pumas (pumas babies, jaguars, ocelots, etc.).
CENTRO DE RESCATE LAS PUMAS
Day 11: Rincón de la Vieja Volcano
It is very pleasant to walk and bathe in the hot springs at the foot of the waterfalls. It is possible to go for a horse ride and observe the fauna and flora with local guides. Visit Las Paillas: hot mud, geysers, waterfalls...
Day 12: Journey
Steps: Parque Nacional Rincon De La Vieja, Tamarindo
Journey from Rincón de la Vieja to Tamarindo. Surf.
Day 13: Nicoya Peninsula
Steps: Puntarenas, Nicoya, Tamarindo
Journey from Tamarindo to Puntarenas, then ferry for the beaches of the {3}Nicoya{/3} peninsula.
Day 14: Beaches of Mal Pais
Steps: Montezuma, Mal País, Santa Teresa
Journey from Montezuma or Santa Teresa to Mal Pais. Relaxation, swimming, fishing and surfing.
Day 15: Relaxation
Steps: Nicoya
Those who like the track will go to the land; others will enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Nicoya peninsula.
Day 16: Carara National Park
Steps: Nicoya, Parque Nacional Carara, Manuel Antonio
Journey from Nicoya to Manuel Antonio. On the way, visit the National Park of Carara.
Day 17: Manuel Antonio Park
Steps: Manuel Antonio
Visit of the Manuel Antonio national park (a must-visit) that forms a peninsula.
PARQUE NACIONAL MANUEL ANTONIO
Day 18: San José
Steps: Manuel Antonio
Journey from Manuel Antonio to San José. After relaxing on the Pacific coast, the return to San José is quietly on beautiful mountain roads, among the coffee plantations.
Day 19: Central Valley
Steps: Grecia, Sarchi, Naranjo, Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
Day trip to the north of the Central Valley. Visit of the Poás volcano (the summit is accessible by car). On the slopes of the volcano, visit the small villages of Grecia, Sarchi (famous for the artisanal manufacture of carretas) and {3}Naranjo{/3} (colonial church). Return to San José.
Day 20: Return
Walk in San José for the end of your trip.
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