7 Day Itinerary in Costa Rica

This itinerary is with flying to San Jose (SJO) and keeping SJO as your base airport. 

  • Fly to San Jose
  • 3 days in La Fortuna
  • 2 days in Monte Verde
  • 2 days in Manuel Antonio
  • Drive from San Jose to La Fortuna
  • La Fortuna Waterfalls
  • Free Hot Springs at Tabacon
  • Visit one of Arenal 1968 or Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridge
  • White Water River Rafting by Costa Rica Descents
  • Drive to Monte Verde
  • Zip Lining Adventure at Extremo Adventure Park
  • Monte Verde Cloud Forest

Day 5

  • Check out from hotel/airbnb
  • Drive to Manuel Antonio
  • Stop at Jaco beach to explore the town and beach
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Get a guided tour
    • Explore beach
  • Check out airbnb/hotel
  • Drive to Nuayaca Waterfalls
  • Eco Termales Hot Spring
  • Drive back to San Jose