Day-by-Day Travel Plan
14-Day Costa Rica Itinerary
The ultimate two-week journey through Costa Rica. Costa Rica has become synonymous with eco-tourism done right — a small Central American country packing an outsized share of the planet's biodiversity into rainforests, cloud forests, volcanoes, and two contrasting coastlines. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive in San Jose
San Jose
- ▸ National Theatre of Costa Rica
- ▸ Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
San José — the capital of Costa Rica, a cultural hub with museums, historic architecture, and vibrant markets
Day 2 — Explore San Jose
San Jose
- ▸ Mercado Central
Day 3 — Explore San Jose
San Jose
- ▸ Mercado Central
Day 4 — Arrive in Liberia
Liberia
- ▸ Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- ▸ Liberia City Center
Liberia — gateway to Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches and national parks, known for its colonial charm
Day 5 — Explore Liberia
Liberia
- ▸ Palo Verde National Park
Day 6 — Explore Liberia
Liberia
- ▸ Palo Verde National Park
Day 7 — Arrive in Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
- ▸ Cahuita National Park
- ▸ Puerto Viejo Beach
Puerto Viejo — laid-back Caribbean coastal town with beaches, surfing, and Afro-Caribbean culture
Day 8 — Explore Puerto Viejo
Puerto Viejo
- ▸ Jaguar Rescue Center
Day 9 — Arrive in Monteverde
Monteverde
- ▸ Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- ▸ Sky Walk & Zipline
Monteverde — mountain town famous for cloud forests, eco-tourism, and adventure activities
Day 10 — Explore Monteverde
Monteverde
- ▸ Butterfly Garden
Day 11 — Arrive in Tamarindo
Tamarindo
- ▸ Tamarindo Beach
- ▸ Las Baulas National Marine Park
Tamarindo — lively beach town on the Pacific coast, famous for surfing, nightlife, and beautiful sunsets
Day 12 — Explore Tamarindo
Tamarindo
- ▸ Playa Avellanas
Day 13 — Arrive in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
- ▸ Arenal Volcano National Park
- ▸ La Fortuna Waterfall
La Fortuna — the lively little town at the foot of Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's adventure-tourism hub for hot springs, waterfalls, and rainforest zip-lining
Day 14 — Explore La Fortuna
La Fortuna
- ▸ Arenal Hot Springs
- ▸ Arenal Hanging Bridges