Costa Rica, 12 DaysTortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel AntonioCircuit to stay in beach
An unforgettable itinerary for an amazing country.I would enjoy an unparalleled natural spectacle? If so, we invite you to discover one of the most fascinating and captivating places on Earth: the beautiful Costa Rica. A magical country and full of contrasts where you can admire the most amazing landscapes. National parks, the Pacific Ocean, volcanoes, humid forest of Monteverde.
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Full itinerary
Day 1: PORTUGAL - SAN JOSÉ
At the time indicated, presentation at the airport of origin forthematch in regular line flight to San Jose, Costa Rica. Procedures for check-in and boarding. Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Jose. Procedures arrival and customs. On leaving the terminal, assistance from our receptive, that will provide you all the information and advice to the program. Transfer to the hotel, arrival, distribution of rooms and rest of the afternoon free at your disposal. Accommodation.
Day 2: SAN JOSÉ - NATIONAL PARK TORTUGUERO
Inthe morning departure from the hotel inthedirection of this country. The itinerary begins to show some of the beautiful scenery Costa Rican. Takesplacethrough the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a territory of wild mountains covered in humid forests filled with lush vegetation that slides up the road. Descending towards the coast, the landscape will be changing, with more open vegetation areas, with plains, agricultural farms and dedicated to livestock, to get to Guapiles where it will serve a typical breakfast. From here, the route continues towards the northeast, skirting the river Parismina, to enter, by means of a way without asphalting, a broad plain with livestock farms and banana plantations, to reach the port and embark on boat and start navigating through this system of natural canals, magical beauty. During this circuit, you can begin to contemplate the unique and beautiful nature of the place. Arrival at the hotel, located on the edge edge of the canal and constructions surrounded by gardens, built in the area of nature. Distribution of rooms and lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, included is a visit to the small town of Tortuguero, where the native with certain Mayan tears, lived by hunting and fishing. Today remains a small town that lives off fishing and tourism, with the development and sale of handicrafts. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Stay in full board at the hotel. During this day they are included various activities, tours by local paths and navigation canals to contemplate and enjoy the wildlife that this park houses and cares. This is the most emblematic of the country, the most important area for spawning of large sea turtles. Consisting of a broad flood plain, crossed by a natural system of lakes and canals, interrupted by some hills of little height, and in which the forests are characterized by their density and the large plant variety, with presence of palm trees on the coast and forests moist and swampy inside, with trees that reach a great height. This lush vegetation is the perfect habitat for a rich and varied fauna, where monkeys (congo, carablanca and Colorado), easily visible, such as other species such as toucans, green lapa and herons are particularly abundant. There is difficult to observe crocodiles, tortoises and freshwater, as well as colorful frogs, iguanas and basilisks. Other inhabitants of these woods more difficult to observe, are some of the mammals in danger of extinction, such as the manatee, tapir, anteaters and jaguars. Finished this morning route, return to the hotel for rest and lunch. Free afternoon to enjoy the hotel facilities or do some of the activities and tours that are offered optionally. The extensive and straight beaches of this place are the ideal place for spawning of large sea turtles such as Baula, Carey and Green Oversize species that go to the beach to lay eggs, protected by the darkness of night. The Carey turtles lay their eggs in this area from July to October, the Baula February to July, most frequently during April and May, and Green from July to October. In different hotel establishmentsareorganized special matches the beach during these months, always in small groups and accompanied by expert guides. This tour is not included in the price. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Tortuguero National Park - VOLCANO ARENAL
Breakfast in the hotel and departure towards the port, navigating the canals. Landing and continued bound to Guapiles. Lunch included.Wecontinue towards the town of La Fortuna, in the countryside, situated on the slopes of the Tilarán mountain range and at the foot of the Arenal volcano. Arrival in the afternoon to the hotel. Rest of afternoon free to start enjoying the various attractions offeredbythis area, among which is necessarytohighlight their wells and rivers of hot springs, which emerge around the volcano. This National Park stretches between the mountain range of Tilarán and the plains of San Carlos, with its majestic volcano the most characteristic element and one of the main natural attractions of the country. With an impressive cone, almost perfect, of 1,633 meters high, dominates its surroundings and reflects its image in lake waters in a unique and characteristic landscape of this place. The park here has the true value and complement, with a rich and varied vegetation and fauna, integrating different types of forests and tropical jungles to this beautiful private setting.
Day 5: ARENAL VOLCANO
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time available to do some of the many activities that are offered inthearea. The conservation area has very humid forests, peppered by the rains and drained by multitude of permanent watercourses, among which is the river Cano Negro that flows into the lagoon itself Arenal, as well as different water jumps, such as cataract Fortuna, near the village, with a waterfall of 38 meters, forming pools suitable for swimming and easy access. The forests of high mountain areas are home to wide variety of birds among which highlights the quetzal, while protecting various species in danger of extinction. The volcano started its activity in 1968 and the region embraces a series of landscapes of great beauty and contrasts, with extensive livestock areas and fields. The underground rivers, give rise to several sources and thermal wells, this other zone of attractive. Several enabled spas centers for thalassotherapy and massage it in a backwater of peace with the imposing volcano as a backdrop. Here is located the town of La Fortuna, an initially farming town and today, it has developed and today has a variety of small shops and restaurants where you can taste the excellent beef oftheregion as well as pizzerias and typical cuisine restaurants and international.
Day 6: ARENAL VOLCANO - MONTEVERDE
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure by road to Monteverde. The itinerary talks skirting the lake Arenal, to begin to ascend a steep path that slips between hills, hills and valleys of the Tilarán mountain range giving access to small groups of agricultural villages in the lowlands. As you move up, running a rustic path, unpaved, often wrapped in fog and drizzle will appear vegetation. After the town of Monteverde is penetrates the misty woods of this Biological Reserve. Arrival at the hotel, surrounded by gardens in which that revolteiam peculiar hummingbirds. Distribution of rooms. Free afternoon to start to go this area. Accommodation
Day 7: MONTEVERDE
Breakfast at hotel and free day. During this day you can do some of the countless activities that are offered here. This area is a lovely place for trekking lovers and for those who want more excitement, with the practice of adventure sports. Distinct areas have been enabled with suspension bridges on the different streams to walk quietly between her thick vegetation. Here you can also find facilities to practice it slide, with exciting routes that will make you fly high among the treetops. Placid rides for its spectacular woods to contemplate his densely covered vegetation from a wide variety of mosses, lichens, epiphytes plants and orchids that grow on vegetation that constitute both the habitat of several species of birds, including small hummingbirds. The main feature of these forests of the highlands is their permanent cloudiness that surrounds most of the year. The town of Monteverde emerged in the early 50 Impelled by the Quaker community group that came to Costa Rica for its pacifist vocation disarmament.Theysettled in the area and are dedicated since then to agriculture and livestock, is an important production center of milk and quality cheese. Even today, if you wish, you can visit any of their farms, to contemplate and learn traditional arts and labors of 50 years and acquire some of the famous cheeses or cafes here are produced.
Day 8: MONTEVERDE - PACIFIC BEACH: MANUEL ANTONIO
Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning, the appointed time, starting to descent to the road Intercontinental and continue the journey towards the Pacific Ocean. Following their preferences, the itinerary can continue inasouthwesterly direction to get to Puntarenas and continue down the coast to the south, reaching Quepos and Manuel Antonio, a place that flourished as a small fishing village with a beautiful park national side, and as the national park was being better known, it started its activity and development, growing along the road leading to the beach and park on the coastal hills, with beautiful panoramic views and an impressive setting of the sun over the sea. A place with a nice combination of its spectacular nature by the sea and with many activities and water sports. An area already well developed with numerous shops and craft markets, art galleries, as well as a wide variety of restaurants where you can enjoy a varied cuisine, with traditional and international dishes, meat, fish and seafood. It also has a wide choice of bars, terraces and a nice nightlife.
Day 9: PACIFIC BEACH: MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day to continue to enjoy the Pacific coast and this beautiful surroundings, rest on the beach or to perform any of the multiple activities or stroll through these beautiful landscapes with virgin places to discover, from warm ocean waters beaches and an immense ecological diversity in its tropical forests. In Manuel Antonio, a visit to the park (closed on Mondays) is mandatory that, despite being one of the smallestinthe country, is one of the most visited, thanks to its easy access and proximity to the city center. It was created as a play area and, in this sense, has trails go through your woods and reach the different beaches, coves, cliffs and lookouts. Also has two convenient areas adapted to rest. This is one of the flashier parks, composed of a beautiful coastline with many sandy beaches, islets and broken ends, surrounded by a thick tropical vegetation, encompassing a wide variety of ecosystems. The forest, with great tall trees, mangroves and lagoons, is the refuge of a varied fauna, where several species of mammals and birds, which can be observed with relative ease. Occasionally, these beaches are also used as spawn point for Lora and Green turtles.
Day 10: PACIFIC BEACH: MANUEL ANTONIO
Free day to continue your visit to this rich area, enjoying the sea and the coast, as well as the different activities and excursions that can be done in this area. Activities and sports both land excursions as water sports, including adventure sports nearby, including diving or pleasant walks along the coast. Stay intheselected hotel.
Day 11: PACIFIC BEACH - SAN JOSE - PORTUGAL
Breakfast in the hotel. At the appointed hour, departure towards San Jose to reach the International Airport Juan Santamaria. Check-in and boarding procedures for the departure of the return flight. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 12: PORTUGAL
Arrival at the airport of origin. Purpose of trip and our services.
List of Services
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San Jose, Costa Rica San Jose, Costa Rica is the country's capital, is also its economic center. The mid-century. XIX the town began to be urbanized despite being surrounded by large, green mountains and as trade and industry began to develop in perfiferia, the center of San José, Costa Rica NOA is very inhabited today. It should be noted that it is one of the safest cities in Latin America.
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Tortuguero National Park The Tortuguero National Park is located in the Colorado district in the Canton of Pococí in the northeast of the country. Due to its characteristics, this is one of the most emblematic parks in the country, one of the major sanctuaries for nesting sea turtles in the Caribbean. It consists of forests that are characterized by their density and large plant variety, the presence of palm trees on the coast and wetlands and swamp forests on the inside, with trees that reach great heights. This lush vegetation is the perfect habitat for a rich and varied fauna, where monkeys are easily visible, such as toucans, green parrots and herons are particularly abundant. It is not difficult to observe crocodiles, tortoises and freshwater, as well as colorful frogs, iguanas and basilisks. Other inhabitants of these forests, more difficult to observe, are some mammal species in danger of extinction, such as the manatee, tapir, giant anteater and the jaguar.
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ARENAL VOLCANO Located in La Fortunam district in the Canton San Carlos, in Alajuela province. With an impressive cone, almost perfect, of 1,633 meters high, dominates the area and reflects its image in lake waters in a unique and characteristic landscape of the place. In its surroundings, the park presents here its true value and complement, with a rich and varied vegetation and fauna, integrating different types of forests and tropical jungles to this beautiful private setting. The conservation area has very humid forests, peppered by the rains and drained by numerous permanent waterways, including the River Caño Negro that flows into the Arenal lagoon and different water falls, such as cataract la Fortuna, close the locality.
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MONTEVERDE Located on the western slope of the Tilarán mountain range, Monteverde is a small town in the district of the same name. This is an important ecotourism destination known due to the Monteverde Biological Reserve and many other private reserves, which attract a large number of tourists attracted by the mountain and tropical biodiversity. This area is an attractive place for trekking lovers and for those who want more activity, the practice of adventure sports.
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MANUEL ANTONIO This fishing village owes its fame to the homonymous National Park (open from Tuesday to Sunday), one of the most important of Costa Rica and a place of great beauty, dotted with white sand beaches, steep edges and islets surrounded by lush tropical vegetation where they abound mangroves. The park also has paths with rest areas to cycle through its woods and access to beautiful coves, sights and dreamy beaches. Sometimes, these are used by lora turtles and green to spawn.
MANUEL ANTONIO
Services included in the trip
Flight round trip.
1 night in San José 2 nights in Tortuguero, 2 nights in Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and 2 nights en 3 nights in Manuel Antonio (your choice).
Assistance on arrival with guide in Portuguese and arrival and departure transfer from the airport to the hotel in San José and Manuel Antonio and Guanacaste the airport.
Transfers between the selected hotels distinct in mini-bus or bus, with air conditioning and driver Spanish and English.
Accommodation in the indicated hotels (or similar), according to the category and type of room selected.
Stay in bed and breakfast in San José, Volcán Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
Stay in full board in Tortuguero, including meals from breakfast day 2 to lunch 4th day.
Tours and visits in Tortuguero, with guide in Spanish and English, indicated as included in the itinerary.
Local guides in Spanish and English in Tortuguero.
continued assistance from our agent at the destination.
service 24 hours, by our own service center.
Basic travel insurance.
Services NOT
Entry into the Tortuguero National Park (17 USD), which will pay directly to the destination on the day of visit.
night tour for turtle watching in spawning season (30 USD approx.).
exit fees (29 USD) if they are not included in the ticket.
Any service not specified as included in the previous chapter.
