31 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Costa Rica travel planner
Start: Brisbane
Fly
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Playas del Coco
— 2 nights
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Tamarindo
— 3 nights
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Monteverde
— 3 nights
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Jaco
— 3 nights
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Manuel Antonio
— 3 nights
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San Jose
— 3 nights
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
— 3 nights
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La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 7 nights
Shuttle to Liberia, Fly to Brisbane
End: Brisbane
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Playas del Coco — 2 nights
Coco Beach
Get in touch with nature at Shark Diving and Playa Hermosa. Change things up with a short trip to Rio Negro Hot Springs in Rincon de La Vieja (about 1h 30 min away). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the geological forces at Parque Nacional Rincon de la Vieja, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, view the masterpieces at Rojas Bros Boruca Indigenous Arts, and enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Nacascolo.
To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Playas del Coco online itinerary planner.
Brisbane, Australia to Playas del Coco is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -16 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Tamarindo.
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To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Playas del Coco online itinerary planner.
Brisbane, Australia to Playas del Coco is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -16 hour difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Tamarindo.
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Tamarindo — 3 nights
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Visit Playa Conchal and Playa Avellana for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Garra de Leon Golf Course. Take a break from Tamarindo with a short trip to Adrenaline & Extreme Tours in Playa Flamingo, about 38 minutes away. There's more to do: stroll through Tamarindo Beach and stop by Organic Products by Coco Beauty Spa.
To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo trip planner.
Drive from Playas del Coco to Tamarindo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Monteverde.
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To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo trip planner.
Drive from Playas del Coco to Tamarindo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Monteverde.
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Monteverde — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Ecological Sanctuary. There's much more to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, experience rural life at Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm, admire the sheer force of San Luis Waterfall, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at The Bat Jungle.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Monteverde trip planning site.
You can drive from Tamarindo to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Jaco.
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To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Monteverde trip planning site.
You can drive from Tamarindo to Monteverde in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a shuttle. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Jaco.
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Jaco — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Zipline and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. The adventure continues: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, tee off at Tee Times Costa Rica, get outside with Costa Rica SUP'ers, and stroll through Jaco Beach.
To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Jaco tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Monteverde to Jaco in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Manuel Antonio.
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To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Jaco tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Monteverde to Jaco in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Manuel Antonio.
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Manuel Antonio — 3 nights
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You'll get in some beach time at Playa Manuel Antonio and Playa Biesanz. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and River Rafting & Tubing will get you outdoors.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Manuel Antonio online holiday planner.
You can drive from Jaco to Manuel Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll set off for San Jose on the 16th (Tue).
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For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Manuel Antonio online holiday planner.
You can drive from Jaco to Manuel Antonio in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You'll set off for San Jose on the 16th (Tue).
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San Jose — 3 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz and Toucan Rescue Ranch. Step out of San Jose with an excursion to Poas Volcano in Poas Volcano National Park--about 1h 20 min away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Costarricense, enjoy some diversion at Tropical Bungee, and relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.
To see photos and other tourist information, you can read our San Jose road trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to San Jose takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July in San Jose, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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To see photos and other tourist information, you can read our San Jose road trip planning site.
Traveling by car from Manuel Antonio to San Jose takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In July in San Jose, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca — 3 nights
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Walaba
Visiting Nature Observatorio and Gandoca - Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape of Cahuita National Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Puerto Viejo, have some family-friendly fun at Yesland Mini Golf, and admire the natural beauty at Finca La Isla.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca day trip site.
You can drive from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca day trip site.
You can drive from San Jose to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
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La Fortuna de San Carlos — 7 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at La Fortuna Waterfall and River Rafting & Tubing. There's much more to do: witness a stunning natural landmark at Tabacon Hot Springs, stroll around Bogarin Trail, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos tour planner.
Getting from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to La Fortuna de San Carlos by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos tour planner.
Getting from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to La Fortuna de San Carlos by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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Costa Rica travel guide
Tiny in terms of land area, Costa Rica is astoundingly diverse when it comes to culture and natural attractions. In a country called "Rich Coast", it's no surprise most Costa Rica vacations dedicate at least a few days to picturesque Pacific and Caribbean beaches, ideal for water sports and relaxation. Few small countries offer such a range of landscapes, allowing tourists to observe towering volcanoes while soaking away their worries in a hot spring, or hike into dense rainforests in the morning and surf at a modern resort in the afternoon. A trip to Costa Rica also lets you discover pristine national parks, ensuring plenty of chances to view wildlife from the comfort of eco-friendly lodges packed with amenities even ardent nature lovers secretly desire.
