Costa Rica travel itinerary template
Compare 4 routes in Costa Rica before choosing your base plan. A shorter route covers a few highlights; a longer one leaves room for more neighbourhoods and breaks. Check the actual stops rather than choosing on day count alone, and remember to add travel time between cities if you combine routes.
| Route | City | Days |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose: a 2-day starter | San Jose | 2 |
| La Fortuna in 3 days | La Fortuna | 3 |
| La Fortuna in 5 days | La Fortuna | 5 |
| La Fortuna & Manuel Antonio & Quepos in 9 days | La Fortuna & Manuel Antonio & Quepos | 9 |
San Jose 2-Day Itinerary
A light introduction to San Jose, from National Theater to Jade Museum. Four highlights with room to add your own discoveries.
Highlights: National Theater · Pre-Columbian Gold Museum · National Museum of Costa Rica · Jade Museum
Edit this 2-day routeLa Fortuna 3-Day Itinerary
3 days exploring La Fortuna by area. Includes Arenal Volcano National Park and Hanging bridges and a reserved hot-spring visit. Adjust the suggested visits and transfer breaks to your pace.
Highlights: Arenal Volcano National Park · Fortuna Waterfall · La Fortuna town center · Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
Edit this 3-day routeLa Fortuna 5-Day Itinerary
5 days exploring La Fortuna by area. Includes Arenal Volcano National Park and El Castillo nature and conservation. Adjust the suggested visits and transfer breaks to your pace.
Highlights: Arenal Volcano National Park · Fortuna Waterfall · La Fortuna town center · Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
Edit this 5-day routeLa Fortuna & Manuel Antonio & Quepos 9-Day Itinerary
9 days across La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio & Quepos, with a dedicated travel day between bases. Includes Arenal Volcano National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. Adjust the suggested visits and transfer breaks to your pace.
Highlights: Arenal Volcano National Park · Fortuna Waterfall · La Fortuna town center · Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
Edit this 9-day routeFit the route to your trip
For a partial arrival day, move a booked attraction to a full day. With children or a slower walking pace, keep one main visit per half-day and leave meals flexible.
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