7 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
7 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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7 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
San Antonio
Fly + bus + shuttle:
15h
La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 4 nights
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Drive:
4h
Tamarindo
— 1 night
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bus + shuttle + Fly:
14h 45min
San Antonio
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3
days
La Fortuna de San Carlos
3
days

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.Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano) and Arenal Natura Ecological Park. Get outdoors at River Rafting & Tubing and Paradise Hot Springs.
For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our La Fortuna de San Carlos tour planner.
San Antonio, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 15-hour flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can drive to Tamarindo.
Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Side Trip
Cerro Chato (Chato Volcano)
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Tabacon Hot Springs
10:00am, Tue Jan 2
River Rafting & Tubing
2:00pm, Wed Jan 3

Paradise Hot Springs
3:30pm, Thu Jan 4
2
days
Tamarindo
2
days

Surfing remains the main reason to take a trip to Tamarindo, as the beachside town is mostly known for its excellent waves.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): stop by Cheboards and then kick back and relax at Playa Avellana. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, enjoy the sand and surf at Tamarindo Beach, and then look for gifts at Papaya Con Leche.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Tamarindo travel itinerary planner.
Getting from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Tamarindo by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a shuttle. In January, daily temperatures in Tamarindo can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
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Tamarindo Beach
1:30pm, Sat Jan 6

Playa Avellana
3:00pm, Fri Jan 5

Cheboards
1:30pm, Fri Jan 5
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