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7 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
7 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
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This PDF Costa Rica itinerary outlines every detail you need to enjoy 7 days exploring La Fortuna and Monteverde, two of the country's most popular destinations.
It has 22 pages of expert advice to help you navigate your Costa Rica trip and maximize your experience. The guide includes what cities in Costa Rica to visit, the best things to do in each city, recommended sites to see, where to stay in Costa Rica and recommendations for where to eat. This itinerary also includes information on transportation, where to fly into, things to do and apps to download to make this trip a breeze.
Last Updated: January 2025
Before you take your trip to Costa Rica, listen to our Costa Rica trip podcast episode!
Where the Costa Rica Travel Guide Itinerary Goes:
This comprehensive 7-day guide has you sightseeing and touring your way through La Fortuna and Monteverde. However, this guide can also be used even if your trip is not 7 days as you can pick and choose which items you would like to do.
This Costa Rica Itinerary will take you to:
- La Fortuna & Arenal
- Monteverde & Santa Elena
- San Jose
How this Costa Rica Itinerary will help you
This itinerary makes planning a trip to Costa Rica a breeze! We include recommendations on daily activities, how to structure your day, how much time to allot for activities, and where to stay. This 7-day Costa Rica travel guide is easily modifiable. By eliminating the day trips or activities, you can use this itinerary as a guide for 5 days or 10 days in Costa Rica.
How to get around Costa Rica
The best way to get around Costa Rica is by renting a 4x4 vehicle. We recommend a 4x4 car because many of the roads are gravel or dirt roads and may be difficult to traverse if there is rain. We also recommend purchasing full insurance coverage when renting. Here are some of the anticipated routes we cover:
- San Jose to La Fortuna
- La Fortuna to Monteverde
- Monteverde to San Jose
Where to Stay in Costa Rica
Picking a hotel can be stressful and can take a lot of time and effort. We recommend several places to stay in each location (including where we stayed)
- Where to stay in San Jose
- Where to stay in La Fortuna
- Where to stay in Monteverde
Costa Rica Attractions & Extras
Planning a one week trip to Costa Rica can be overwhelming, that is why we include everything in this itinerary that you need to just show up and have fun! There are so many things to do in Costa Rica, and this itinerary includes hikes, activities, churches, and sites that are worth visiting. We also share our Costa Rica packing list, helpful squad tips, and general travel tips. Here are some of the highlights of this trip:
- Arenal Volcano
- Hanging Bridges
- Hot Springs Resort
- Waterfall Hikes
- Monteverde Cloud Forest
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