6 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

Set against the backdrop of the imposing Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos offers visitors a chance to explore diverse natural landscapes and sample some delicious local produce.

On the 14th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at La Fortuna Waterfall, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then trek along Arenal Natura Ecological Park.

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Christchurch, New Zealand to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -18 hour difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Manuel Antonio.

The rainforest meets the sea at Manuel Antonio National Park, a small but scenic natural preserve on the west coast of Costa Rica.

On the 15th (Wed), get interesting insight from Tours and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Manuel Antonio.

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You can drive from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Manuel Antonio in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can go by car to Monteverde.

Monteverde is all about natural attractions, not surprising for an eco-tourism hotspot known for its cloud forests and rich diversity of animal life.

On the 16th (Thu), stroll through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Monteverde Frog Pond.

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Getting from Manuel Antonio to Monteverde by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.