Are you looking for sample itineraries for your Costa Rica trip? Look no further! In this post, I have outlined our favorite Costa Rica itinerary ideas. You’ll find recommendations for itineraries of 4 days to 1 month, very helpful for your Costa Rica trip planning.
We have created many itineraries for our family and friends and Yeison was an itinerary planner when he worked for a Costa Rican travel agency so we know exactly how complicated and frustrating it can get. So we have written these itineraries to help you out and feel free to change them up according to your own wants and needs.
What You Will Find In These Costa Rica Itinerary Ideas
Destination Information
Each itinerary contains a short snippet of important information about each destination such as what the place is known for, who should visit and the highlights of the area.
Transportation
How to get there by plane, bus, car and shuttle (also boat if there is one). Distance and driving times from San Jose and Liberia Airport. Also has information on how to get around each destination.
Where to stay
Our recommendations for hotels, hostels, lodges and Airbnb/vacation rentals.
Where to eat
Our recommendations for restaurants. Where to find local food and our favorite places.
What to do
Our recommendations for things to do and day tours.
Budget
An estimation of how much you will spend for that itinerary, particularly on hotels and tours.
Extra Travel Tips
Miscellaneous travel tips related to the Costa Rica itinerary ideas. Kid friendly? Better for couples? Things to know about certain destinations, tours, etc. Recommendations for other beaches and towns to visit/stay nearby. What to pack. The weather. All that kind of good stuff so you are prepared for your trip.
Discounts
We include our own Mytanfeet exclusive discounts so you can save $$ on car rentals, hotels and tours. We also include helpful links to other posts and resources in the itineraries so you can get more information.
I’ll be updating this post whenever I write new itineraries so don’t forget to check back!
- 1 Month Itineraries
- Two Week Itineraries
- 10 Day Itineraries
- One Week Itineraries
- 5 Day Itineraries
- 4 Day Itineraries
One Month Coast to Coast Itinerary Around the Country
Costa Rica Itinerary Two Weeks: Arenal, Monteverde, Santa Teresa, Playas del Coco
Two Week Itinerary: Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Guanacaste
Two Week Itinerary: Tamarindo, Monteverde, Bijagua and Rincon de la Vieja
Costa Rica Itinerary 10 Days Chasing Waterfalls: Rincon de la Vieja, Bijagua, Grecia and Manuel Antonio
10 Day Itinerary: San Jose, Puerto Viejo and Manuel Antonio
One Week Itinerary: Jaco, Manuel Antonio and Uvita
Costa Rica Family Itineraries: 7/8 days (2 itineraries)
Costa Rica Itinerary for 8 days: Playas del Coco and La Fortuna
Costa Rica Itinerary 5 Days in Guanacaste
5 Day Itinerary San Jose
5 Day Itinerary Arenal and Monteverde
Costa Rica 4 Days Itinerary Playas del Coco
