2 weeks itinerary

2-week Costa Rica itinerary

Add Tortuguero turtles and Nicoya's Nosara beaches to the classic loop.

Two weeks lets you add the Caribbean side (Tortuguero) and a laid-back Nicoya beach town before circling back to the Pacific.

Best time to go

December–April (dry season) for beaches; May–November for greener rainforests and lower prices.

Trip length

2 weeks

Estimated budget

Budget

$60–90 / day

Total: $840–1260

Mid-range

$130–200 / day

Total: $1820–2800

Comfort

$300+ / day

Total: $4200+

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day 1: Arrive San José.
Days 2–4: Tortuguero — boat in, canal wildlife tours, turtle nesting (Jul–Oct).
Days 5–7: La Fortuna & Arenal — volcano, waterfall, hot springs.
Days 8–9: Monteverde cloud forest, hanging bridges, coffee tour.
Days 10–12: Nosara or Santa Teresa — surf lessons, yoga, sunset beach dinners.
Days 13–14: Manuel Antonio for one final park day, drive back to SJO.

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