Costa Rica is at the top in the bucket list of many travelers and with good reasons. The country is filled with breathtaking scenery, wildlife exploring opportunities and plenty of exhilarating activities.
Settled within the rainforests of Central America, with tropical coastlines extending alongside two coasts, warm sapphire seas, and incredible wildlife. There is no doubt that a world of adventure awaits on a Costa Rica.
Kayaking, hiking, and scuba diving are some of the thrills one can experience in Costa Rica.
Only have five days to explore Costa Rica? With this limited time, you really need to fit a lot in. By following this schedule, you get to enjoy a variety of landscapes and experiences this country can offer.
Day 1
The City Of San Jose
One of the best places in Costa Rica is the city of San Jose. The city is filled with museums and historical sites.
Some of the best places to visit in the city of San Jose are:
- Winchester Mystery House
- SAP Center
- Great America Museum Park
- Sanatana Row Market, Shopping Mall
- Municipal Rose Garden
- San Jose Flea Market
- San Jose Museum of Art
Travel with your partner around these places and grab some dinner from a street vendor.
Day 2
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano and hot springs
After leaving San Jose, head towards the central part of the country. Check into a hotel in the town of La Fortuna and visit Arenal Volcano and natural volcanic hot springs. These hot springs are high in bicarbonate and chlorides and low on sulfur, you can treat your skin when you take a dip in one of The Lost Springs pools of fluctuating temperature. On the other hand, you can dive into one of The Lagoons pools of fluctuating temperatures.
Day 3
Monteverde Cloud Forest: Santa Elena Town
If you ever travel to Costa Rica, a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest and Santa Elena Town is a must. Monteverde cloud forest is voted as one of the wonders of Costa Rica. The cloud forest is truly a remarkable sight. Keep in mind, the drive to cloud forest is not for the faint heart. With narrow, one-way, highland roads and cliffside views the whole way, it is positively a little scary but truly spectacular. After exploring the Santa Elena town, spend the day mountaineering the attractive trails and walking through the up in the air bridge above the forest canopy.
Day 4
Monteverde: Zip Lining
Costa Rica is a developer in canopy exploration where dense-brushwood serves as platforms for the courageous travelers, more than 200 feet above the jungle floor. When you wish to explore that far off ground canopy, the view is something you will never forget. This journey is aggressive, and by this point, you want to experience it again.
Day 5
Manuel Antonio National Park
The Manuel Antonio National Park is filled with tourists as one can explore several wild animals. You get the chance to appreciate many capuchin monkeys, numerous reptiles, and many other wild animals while walking the trails. Take a slow walk to explore the wildlife and take a swim in the warm ocean to experience a completely new world.
