Costa Rica Itineraries: The Best Plans for 1, 2, and 3 Weeks
For one, two, and three weeks in paradise
Each Costa Rica itinerary includes detailed plans, the best activities, great places to eat, money-saving tips, and more.
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Costa Rica Itineraries: One Week
With one week in Costa Rica we suggest visiting two different destinations. This is a great way to enjoy a little bit of jungle and a little bit of the beach.
If flying in to the San Jose International Airport you will have more flexibility on where you can easily visit in one week. If flying in and out of the Liberia Airport it is best to stick to one Guanacaste beach destination and La Fortuna or Monteverde.
Best of Costa Rica Itinerary
Manuel Antonio, Jaco, La Fortuna, Airport Area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Visit the top of a volcano
- Explore a national park
- See a waterfall up close
Jungle Vibes Itinerary
Airport Area, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Airport Area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Take a wildlife night hike
- Eat in a treehouse
- Relax in a hot spring
Costa Rica Beach Lovers Itinerary
Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Uvita, Airport Area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Hike in a national park
- Relax on a beautiful beach
- Try surfing or SUP
Costa Rica Itineraries: Two Weeks
With two weeks in Costa Rica you can visit four or five different destinations and not feel overwhelmed.
This is the perfect length of time to really get a taste of Costa Rica and embrace some of the best highlights that this tropical gem of a country has to offer
Costa Rica Highlights Itinerary
Airport Area, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playas del Coco, Tamarindo, Airport Area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Go on a wildlife night tour
- Go on a snorkel & boat trip
- Hike in a cloud forest
- Relax at a beach bar
Adventure Lovers Itinerary
Airport Area, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Samara, Nosara, Tamarindo, Airport area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Learn how to surf
- Relax at a beach bar
- Climb to the top of a ficus tree
- Go white water rafting
Caribbean Dreaming Itinerary
Airport Area, Tortuguero, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro, Airport Area, Leave paradise
Highlights Include…
- Hike in a national park
- Watch sea turtles lay their eggs
- Watch the sunrise
- Visit secret beaches
Costa Rica Itineraries: Three Weeks
Three weeks in Costa Rica gives you a lot of flexibility. You can easily see both coasts and some jungle in between.
We created these itineraries with the mindset that you will be flying in and out of the San Jose International Airport. However, the Pacific Beach Vibes Itinerary would be perfect for flying in to San Jose and out of Liberia.
Pacific Beach Vibes Itinerary
Uvita, Manuel Antonio, Jaco, Montezuma, Samara, Nosara, Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, Airport Area
Highlights Include…
- Go hiking and see wildlife
- Try surfing
- Enjoy a beach bar cocktail
- Watch the beautiful sunset
Costa Rica Paradise Itinerary
Cahuita, Tortuguero, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Uvita, San Gerardo de Dota, Airport Area, Leave Paradise
Highlights Include…
- Watch sea turtles lay their eggs
- Eat tasty authentic food
- Take a wildlife night tour
- Go hiking in a national park