15 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
15 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
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15 days in Costa Rica Itinerary
Start: Fredericton
Fly:
15h 30min
1
Alajuela
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 15min
2
Bajos del Toro
— Few hours
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Drive:
2h
3
La Fortuna de San Carlos
— 4 nights
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Drive:
4h
4
Esterillos Este
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
5
Quepos
— 7 nights
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Fly:
10h
End: Fredericton
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1
night
Alajuela
1
night

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Alajuela tour itinerary planning site .
Fredericton, Canada to Alajuela is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Fredericton to Alajuela is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Fredericton in December, expect Alajuela to be much hotter, temps between 32°C and 21°C. You'll set off for Bajos del Toro on the 22nd (Fri).
Fredericton, Canada to Alajuela is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Fredericton to Alajuela is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Fredericton in December, expect Alajuela to be much hotter, temps between 32°C and 21°C. You'll set off for Bajos del Toro on the 22nd (Fri).
Things to do in Alajuela
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Bajos del Toro
few
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Catarata Del Toro Adventures has been added to your itinerary.
For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bajos del Toro day trip planning website .
Traveling by car from Alajuela to Bajos del Toro takes 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Bajos del Toro can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Bajos del Toro day trip planning website .
Traveling by car from Alajuela to Bajos del Toro takes 1.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Bajos del Toro can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to La Fortuna de San Carlos.
Things to do in Bajos del Toro
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Catarata Del Toro Adventures
10:00am, Fri Dec 22
4
nights
La Fortuna de San Carlos
4
nights
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.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes River Rafting & Tubing, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Perdido Springs. Visiting Venado Caves and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Arenal Oasis Wildlife Refuge and Arenal Eco Zoo. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Arenal.
To see photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, go to the La Fortuna de San Carlos online travel route planner .
Getting from Bajos del Toro to La Fortuna de San Carlos by car takes about 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Esterillos Este.
Things to do in La Fortuna de San Carlos
Side Trips
Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Eco Zoo
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River Rafting & Tubing
1:00pm, Sat Dec 23

Venado Caves
10:00am, Mon Dec 25

Lake Arenal
1:00pm, Sun Dec 24
2
nights
Esterillos Este
2
nights

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): stroll through Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Bejuco.
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Esterillos Este holiday planner .
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Esterillos Este takes 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for Quepos on the 28th (Thu).
For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Esterillos Este holiday planner .
Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Esterillos Este takes 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for Quepos on the 28th (Thu).
Things to do in Esterillos Este
Side Trip
Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge
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Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge
10:30am, Wed Dec 27

Playa Bejuco
2:00pm, Wed Dec 27
7
nights
Quepos
7
nights

The tourist-oriented town of Quepos marks the entrance for many travelers looking to explore the nearby national park.Escape the urban bustle at Palo Seco Beach and MidWorld Costa Rica. Explore hidden gems such as Naturalist Michael Araya Flores and Villa Vanilla / Rainforest Spices. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Quepos: Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Manuel Antonio) and Parque Reptilandia (in Dominical). Pack the 3rd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Rancho Tipico Don Juan. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Playa Biesanz, look for gifts at Meli Melo Boutique, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and stroll through Playa Matapalo.
To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Quepos trip tool .
You can drive from Esterillos Este to Quepos in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
Things to do in Quepos
Side Trips
Manuel Antonio, Palo Seco Beach, Parque Reptilandia
Find places to stay Dec 28 — Jan 4:
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Rancho Tipico Don Juan
10:00am, Wed Jan 3
River Rafting & Tubing
10:00am, Mon Jan 1

Parque Reptilandia
10:30am, Sun Dec 31
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