One week in Costa Rica
Costa Rica itinerary
Created by:
itinerary-hub
Published on:
Sept. 14, 2020
7 days
538 km
6 steps
This one week round trip starting and finishing in San Jose, will bring you past all of the major highlights of Costa Rica at a rapid speed.
Step 1: San José
1 days recommended
San José
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, it is located in the centre of the country. San José is home to exquisite architecture, culture, history, a bustling nightlife and friendly locals.
step 1: San José
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
107 km / 66 miles
step 2: Manuel Antonio National Park
Step 2: Manuel Antonio National Park
1 days recommended
Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio National Park, located on the central Pacific coast, is one of the most famous national parks in Costa Rica. It is famous for its amazing white sand beaches encompassed by rugged rainforest with a great diversity of tropical plants and wildlife.
step 2: Manuel Antonio National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
193 km / 119 miles
step 3: Monteverde
Step 3: Monteverde
2 days recommended
Monteverde
Monteverde is located in the Cordillera de Tilarán mountain range. It is one of the most famous and most visited cloud forests in the world. Famed for its amazing biodiversity, and great hiking trails.
step 3: Monteverde
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
61 km / 37 miles
step 4: Arenal Volcano National Park
Step 4: Arenal Volcano National Park
1 days recommended
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano National Park is centered around the majestic 1657 meter high Arenal Volcano. There are some good hiking trails with amazing views on the volcano. The park is perfect as a day trip from La Fortuna.
step 4: Arenal Volcano National Park
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
22 km / 13 miles
step 5: La Fortuna
Step 5: La Fortuna
1 days recommended
La Fortuna
La Fortuna is a small and touristy town northwest of San José. It’s known as a gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park. La Fortuna is also famous for it's hotsprings and the La Fortuna Waterfall.
step 5: La Fortuna
Transportation type:
car/bus/boat
104 km / 64 miles
step 6: Poas Volcano National Park
Step 6: Poas Volcano National Park
1 days recommended
Poas Volcano National Park
Poas Volcano National Park is one of the most visited national parks in Costa Rica, it encompasses the 2,708 metre tall Poas Volcano. It has one of the biggest geyser craters in the world with breathtaking views and beautiful nature.