36 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
36 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Central America trip builder
Start: Tel Aviv
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San Jose
— Few hours
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Monteverde
— 1 night
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Montezuma
— 3 nights
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Santa Teresa
— 27 nights
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San Jose
— 1 night
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End: Tel Aviv
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A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the San Jose journey planner.
Tel Aviv, Israel to San Jose is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Traveling from Tel Aviv to San Jose, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in January, expect San Jose to be a bit warmer, temps between 30°C and 21°C. You'll set off for La Fortuna de San Carlos on the 19th (Tue).
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Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce.For reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the La Fortuna de San Carlos day trip planning app.
You can take a shuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna de San Carlos in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Monteverde.
Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos
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Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): get a dose of the wild on monteverde nature guided tours, get to know the fascinating history of Ecological Sanctuary, then relax and rejuvenate at Monteverde Massage Center, and finally view the masterpieces at Alas y Raices.
For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Monteverde trip maker app.
You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Montezuma.
Things to do in Monteverde
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With a scenic position on a sheltered bay, Montezuma remains one of Costa Rica's quieter destinations, attracting mostly backpackers and other explorers averse to making detailed travel plans.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Refugio Nacional Mixto de Vida Silvestre Romelia and then kick back and relax at Playa Montezuma.
Plan my day in Montezuma using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.
Getting from Monteverde to Montezuma by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle and ferry; or do a combination of bus and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can drive to Santa Teresa.
Things to do in Montezuma
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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.Take a break from the city and head to Playa Hermosa and Kayaking & Canoeing. You'll get in some beach time at Playa Carmen and Playa Santa Teresa. Next up on the itinerary: surround yourself with nature on Costa Rican Tropical Tours, browse the exhibits of Bri'ah Art Gallery, stop by Tica Surf Bikinis, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Santa Teresa day trip tool.
Traveling by car from Montezuma to Santa Teresa takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sun) before leaving for San Jose.
Things to do in Santa Teresa
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On the 21st (Sun), stop by Chieton Moren, take an in-depth tour of Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, take an in-depth tour of Jade Museum, then relax and rejuvenate at Yoga Massage Therapy, and finally make a trip to Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore and take pictures at Top Travel Costa Rica and then get curious at Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle.
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Drive from Santa Teresa to San Jose in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Plan a San Jose trip in moments using our itinerary builder.
Drive from Santa Teresa to San Jose in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in San Jose
Side Trip
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