Mytanfeet Costa Rica Destinations Map
Welcome to the Mytanfeet Costa Rica destinations map! In the map below, you will find articles to all of the Mytanfeet guides we have published on the website.
We split it up into 8 categories: national parks/reserves/wildlife refuges, activities and tours, cities and towns, hotels, beaches, things to do, driving around and airports.
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Categories: National Parks, Beaches, Cities, Activities & Tours, Hotels, Things to do, Airports and Driving
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Miriam says
Hello. We’re coming to CR in three weeks and staying in three different areas. We’re flying into San Jose and staying in the Barrial area the first week, Jaco the second and Atenas the third. We’ve rented a car so can explore on our own. Do you have recommendations of things to do in each of those areas?
Judy K says
I’m so excited to read your website, and hope you can help out with a couple of things. We are going to CR June 27-July 4. Flying into Liberia. Husband and two 20 something kids. Originally thought that we would fly in, drive to a beach town within 2 hours of the airport, and just hang out. I guess my question is, will I miss out on THE CR experience if we stay at eh beach the whole time. We are going to rent a car, but I feel like day trips to the Arenal Volcano would be difficult to do and be home by dark. We are a laid back family, and don’t want to go nonstop, but don’t want to waste an opportunity. Any suggestions? Keeping in mind the time of year and only 7 nights. Thanks!
Sammi says
Hi Judy, honestly whatever you guys want to do on your vacation in Costa Rica is the best, there is no saying what is THE CR experience (I know some people like to judge and say this is the best, this isn’t, etc. etc. and all that) but in my personal opinion, whatever you guys want to do, it’s your vacation, your time, your money and you guys should spend your family time however you want. If you can fit in 1 day trip to Arenal or even a closer rainforest like Bijagua, that’d be great so you can experience and see something different than the beach (especially if you don’t plan to come back). You can do it as a tour so that you don’t need to worry about driving and all you guys have to do is sit back and relax which is way less stressful.
And since you guys have a car, you can drive around and explore different beaches because Costa Rica is well known for its beautiful beaches and there are a lot of nice ones here. You can also explore and find some off the beaten path beaches to get a more local experience.
Robin says
my boyfriend and I are coming the exact dates as you into Liberia. 2 nights at La Fortuna so we can do the Arenal area and then to Tamirindo. Have fun!
Gabriella says
Hey guys,
First of all, absolutely great blog!! Very helpful. Me and hubby going to CR in May and I already have a rough plan but I need some advice. We wanna visit the Cloud Forest Monteverde, just a self guided easy hike….but I’m also looking into Sky Adventures and their Sky Walk. Is there a lot of difference between the two parks? We wanna walk the hanging bridges in the cloud forest so could you tell me, if I had to choose which would be the best for the bridges? Many thanks!!
Sammi says
Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve has one hanging bridge, if you want to see the hanging bridges like you do in pictures on the Internet, the Sky walk offers that experience.
Gabriella Dancza says
Thank you so much! 😀
Melanie Buffel says
Hi,
I am planning a trip in January 2020 and will be wanting to get from my hostel near SanJose airport to Drake Bay in one day. Any advice on how to make that possible with all of the transfers from bus to bus to boat is appreciated. Also want to know if it is possible/realistic to travel from Drake Bay to Puerto Vieja Talamanca in one day or if I should plan to stay overnight in San Jose or another town along the route.
Sammi says
Hi Melanie, you can check our post Sierpe to Drake Bay boat for bus information and for Drake – Puerto Viejo, I recommend to ask in the Costa Rica by Bus FB group for more information. I know the public boat from Drake to Sierpe is at 715 AM and the bus from Sierpe to San Jose is 730 AM so you will need to take the bus from SIerpe to Palmar Norte, then Palmar Norte to San Jose then San Jose to Puerto Viejo but I am not sure the times.
Sammi says
Both waterfalls are deeper in the forest so you need to walk to see them, no view from the road.
I highly recommend if you want to splurge, especially for a surprise trip for a birthday or whatever, to stay a night at El Silencio Lodge which is in the town of Bajos del Toro, only a 10 minute drive from both waterfalls. It’s a splurge but so worth it.
It’s 2 hours from San jose.
Alex G says
You’ve heard that a lot but still- AWESOME website!
I plan a trip with the wife in early January (Shhh! it’s a surprise!). The idea is to land in San Jose and drive to La Fortuna. Here is my dilemma- I may swing by Catarata del Oro and the blue falls but since they close at 5 PM we probably won’t make it in time. I saw that they near the road. Is there a view from that road that is worth the trip? Also, if not, where would you recommend spending half a day and night between San Jose and La Fortuna?
Nicholas says
HI there. Totally amazing blog. I am heading to CR this November. This will be my first time.
Primary reason for going is to enjoy beautiful beaches, eat healthy food and do some hiking and some kayaking.
Will be going for 10 days, would prefer to stay in one location (2 max) and use as a base – I don’t drive either.
Can you suggest any areas for this stay?
Thank you so much x
Sammi says
Hi Nicholas, thanks for the nice comments. For ideas of places to go, you can check our Best places in Costa Rica and our Costa Rica itinerary ideas
Geri says
We are going to Jaco CR the end of October. We would like to go to an area that has hanging bridges to view the area from. What would be the closest to Jaco that is nice. We are both seniors but still activity.
Love your blog!!
Sammi says
Hi Geri, Rainmaker park I believe has some hanging bridges and you can drive there or see if they can arrange a tour for you from Jaco. Villas Lapas has a hanging bridge I think as well.
Jose sanchez says
Going to CR at the end of Oct, staying in SAN JOSE, hacienda Belen what would be the best waterfall park for a day trip ?
Sammi says
Definitely Peace Lodge and La Paz waterfall gardens park!
David Goguen says
Hello, thank you for your website! My husband and I are staying in Ojochal, CR, in Jan., 2020. We want to go snorkeling. I found a company, through your website, Pacheco Tours. They have a boat/snorkeling tour to Cano Island. We contacted them and they said that they are located about a 3 hour drive from Ojochal. Do you know of any other tour companies that have a boat/snorkeling tour out to Cano Island, that is closer to Ojochal? I haven’t been able to find any. Do you know of any snorkeling areas near Ojochal that you don’t have to take a boat to? Thanks!
Sammi says
Hi David! Pacheco is out of Drake Bay, there are several companies that go from Uvita which is much closer and they depart from Marino Ballena National Park. You can check with Ballena Info Center.