8 days in Costa Rica & Caribbean Itinerary
8 days in Costa Rica & Caribbean Itinerary
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8 days in Costa Rica & Caribbean Itinerary
Start: Dallas, United States
+2
Fly + shuttle + bus:
9h 30min
1
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
— 2 nights
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Fly:
17h 45min
2
Christ Church Parish, Barbados
— 2 nights
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+2
bus + Fly + ferry:
3h
3
British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
— 1 night
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taxi + Fly:
4h 15min
4
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
— 1 night
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Fly:
5h 30min
End: Dallas, United States
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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
2
nights

Surfing remains the main reason to take a trip to Tamarindo, as the beachside town is mostly known for its excellent waves.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Avellana and then enjoy the sand and surf at Tamarindo Beach.
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Dallas, USA to Tamarindo is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. In March, Tamarindo is much hotter than Dallas - with highs of 94°F and lows of 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Christ Church Parish.
Things to do in Tamarindo
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Tamarindo Beach
1:30pm, Sun Mar 11

Playa Avellana
10:00am, Sun Mar 11
2
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Christ Church Parish, Barbados
2
nights

Christ Church Parish, situated on the southern tip of Barbados, remains a popular vacation spot thanks to its proximity to an international airport.On the 13th (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Bottom Bay, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at St. Nicholas Abbey, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bathsheba Beach, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Harrison's Cave. Here are some ideas for day two: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then explore the activities along Carlisle Bay, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Dover Beach.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Christ Church Parish trip builder site .
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tamarindo to Christ Church Parish. The time zone difference when traveling from Tamarindo to Christ Church Parish is 2 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Tamarindo in March: highs in Christ Church Parish hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to British Virgin Islands.
Things to do in Christ Church Parish
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Bridgetown, Harrison's Cave, Bottom Bay, St. Nicholas Abbey, Bathsheba Beach
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Bottom Bay
10:00am, Tue Mar 13

Harrison's Cave
4:30pm, Tue Mar 13
Scuba & Snorkeling
10:00am, Wed Mar 14
1
night
British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
1
night

Escape from civilization and take a trip to British Virgin Islands, a collection of 60 small islands and cays in the Virgin Islands archipelago.On the 15th (Thu), explore the gorgeous colors at Smuggler's Cove and then contemplate the waterfront views at Cane Garden Bay.
To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read British Virgin Islands day trip tool .
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Christ Church Parish to British Virgin Islands takes 3 hours. In March, daily temperatures in British Virgin Islands can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel to Providenciales.
Things to do in British Virgin Islands
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Smuggler's Cove
12:30pm, Thu Mar 15

Cane Garden Bay
2:00pm, Thu Mar 15
1
night
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
1
night

The most commercialized part of the Turks and Caicos, Providenciales remains the islands' tourism heaven, boasting many resorts, hotel chains, and condominiums.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): see the vivid underwater world at Bight Reef and then stroll through Grace Bay. On the next day, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then stroll through Taylor Bay Beach.
To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Providenciales travel planner .
Traveling by flight from British Virgin Islands to Providenciales takes 4.5 hours. March in Providenciales sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 74°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Providenciales
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Grace Bay
3:30pm, Fri Mar 16

Taylor Bay Beach
1:30pm, Sat Mar 17
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Fishing Charters & Tours
10:00am, Sat Mar 17
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