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- Crocodile Safari<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hotel: Presidente Hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DAY 2-4: Tortuguero<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Village Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Night Turtle Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Canals Boat Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hotel: Laguna Lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DAY 4: Sarapiqui<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Night Hike<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Birdwatching Hike<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hotel: Tirimbina Lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DAY 5-6: Arenal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Arenal Volcano Hike<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wildlife Safari Float<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hotel: Magic Mountain Lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DAY 7-9: Monteverde<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Chocolate, Coffee, & Sugarcane Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Selvanatura Park (Hanging Bridges + Sloth + Butterfly + Reptile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hike at Monteverde National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hotel: Monteverde Country Lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
DAY 10: Depart San Jose<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Also:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- All Costa Rica Trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDETAILS AND PHOTOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DAY 1: Arrive San Jose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crocodile Safari:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lovely boat ride through the rainforest<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- One crocodile is 18-feet long<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Great bird watching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPresidente Hotel: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hotel Presidente offers a stylish and centrally located introduction to Costa Rica, blending boutique comfort with easy access to the capital\u2019s historic core, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. It is an ideal first-night stay for travelers who want a polished urban base before heading into Costa Rica\u2019s wilder landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Very nice!, 30 minute drive from airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAY 2-4: Tortuguero<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica\u2019s most immersive wildlife destinations, where lush rainforest, winding canals, and Caribbean coastline create a setting that feels worlds away from everyday life. Often called the \u201cAmazon of Costa Rica,\u201d this remote region is best explored by boat, offering exceptional opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, caimans, tropical birds, and, in season, nesting sea turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tortuguero:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 6am pick up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drive is on a tour bus with a group<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Breakfast buffet on the way<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 4-hour drive including breakfast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 hour boat on canals to lodge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lunch at lodge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sign up for activities and times<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Activities depend on weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Village Tour: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Boat ride to town, shopping, visit school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Night Turtle Tour:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Night turtle tour June-Aug, 10pax, no flashlights, rough terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- See turtles laying eggs up close, then cover up, and go back into the ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 6-8km walking one-way, boat back<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oct-Nov go back to the beach and watch babies go into the ocean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCanals Boat Tour: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Boat ride in canals: 20-25pax, iguana, crocodiles, birds, monkeys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLaguna Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laguna Lodge delivers the quintessential Tortuguero experience, surrounded by jungle waterways and accessible only by boat, which immediately creates a sense of adventure and remoteness. The lodge\u2019s open-air design, tropical setting, and direct connection to the canals make wildlife encounters feel like a natural extension of your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- cabins, buffet meals, pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAY 4: Sarapiqui<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sarapiqui offers a quieter, more authentic side of Costa Rica, where fertile lowlands, rainforest reserves, and rushing rivers create a paradise for nature lovers. This region is especially rewarding for birdwatchers and adventure travelers, with opportunities for wildlife encounters, river experiences, and immersive stays surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Night Hike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- frogs, plants, 1.5hr<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Bird Watching Hike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 2hrs raining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTirimbina Lodge:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tirimbina Lodge offers an immersive rainforest stay where nature is the main attraction, set within a private biological reserve rich with wildlife and tropical vegetation. Suspended bridges, forest trails, and exceptional birdwatching create an experience that feels deeply connected to Costa Rica\u2019s wild side while still providing comfortable accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- nice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Hanging bridges to lodge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAY 5-6: Arenal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arenal is one of Costa Rica\u2019s most iconic destinations, anchored by the dramatic silhouette of Arenal Volcano and surrounded by rainforest, waterfalls, hot springs, and adventure activities. It is the ideal blend of adrenaline and comfort, whether you are ziplining through the canopy, hiking lava trails, or soaking in thermal pools after a day outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arenal Volcano Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 10-15pax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMagic Mountain Lodge: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magic Mountain Hotel offers front-row views of the iconic Arenal Volcano, creating a dramatic backdrop for your stay in one of Costa Rica\u2019s most adventure-rich regions. With comfortable accommodations, a relaxed atmosphere, and easy access to hiking, hot springs, and outdoor excursions, it serves as an excellent base for exploring the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- nice, good food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAY 7-9: Monteverde<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perched high in the mountains, Monteverde offers a cooler, misty escape into Costa Rica\u2019s famous cloud forest ecosystem. This region is known for extraordinary biodiversity, hanging bridges, canopy adventures, and the chance to spot elusive wildlife including the resplendent quetzal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boat across lake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chocolate, Coffee, & Sugarcane Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Hanging Bridges + Sloth + Butterfly + Reptile<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- all enclosures with same guide, lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHike at Monteverde National Park:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- hiking trails, spider monkeys, humming birds, orchids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Monteverde Country Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monteverde Country Lodge offers a warm, welcoming mountain retreat that reflects the charm of Costa Rica\u2019s cloud forest region. Its cozy atmosphere and convenient location make it an ideal base for exploring hanging bridges, nature reserves, and the remarkable biodiversity that makes Monteverde so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDAY 8: Depart San Jose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
See Also:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- All Costa Rica Trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Trip Report — 10-Day Costa Rica — July 17-26, 2025 ITINERARY SUMMARY DAY 1: Arrive San Jose DAY 2-4: Tortuguero DAY 4: Sarapiqui DAY 5-6: Arenal DAY 7-9: Monteverde DAY 10: Depart San Jose See Also: DETAILS AND PHOTOS DAY … Continue reading
- Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- All Costa Rica Trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- hiking trails, spider monkeys, humming birds, orchids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- nice, good food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- 10-15pax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- 2hrs raining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- frogs, plants, 1.5hr<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- cabins, buffet meals, pool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Boat ride in canals: 20-25pax, iguana, crocodiles, birds, monkeys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Boat ride to town, shopping, visit school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Very nice!, 30 minute drive from airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- All Costa Rica Trips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n