Pura Vida Costa Rica
Visiting: Costa RicaCode: GSCH
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Plus a local payment of pp payable locallyThis is a payment for your trip that must be paid locally to your tour leader on the 1st day of the trip, in the specified currency.
If Costa Rica was a food, it would taste like a cross between coffee and vinegar. OK that sounds gross.
Pura Vida Costa Rica
But you can't leave without trying shade-grown Costa Rican coffee and salsa lizano, the tary sauce they slather on everything.(Was Costa Rican Highlights)
San Jose
As far as starting places go, you can't get much better than San Jose. Get here early so you can check out the museums, markets, National Theatre and start winding your body clock back to Caribbean time. Day 1Get acquainted with San Jose on arrivalDay 2Spend free time exploring the cosmopolitan capital of Costa Rica and the centre of the country's theatre and art worldMonteverde
When the dodo became extinct, the sloth stepped up as 'least likely to evolve'. YouTube 'sloth walking' to see what we mean. Journey up the mountains to the village of MonteverdeSet foot upon the Cloud Forst Biological ReserveEnjoy awesome birdwatching opportunitiesTake the optional Sky Walk over the jungle canopy - 40 metres above groundTravel from the cool highland cloud forest to the dense rainforestLa Fortuna - Arenal
Whitewater rafting, horse riding, trekking at night to see molten lava spewing from Arenal Volcano, swimming in the waterfalls of La Catarata de Fortuna. Stop off in La Fortuna, whose main attraction is the nearby Arenal VolcanoHike around the volcano and take in the sceneryOptional whitewater rafting and horse ridingPerhaps set off on a night trek to the volcano to see the lava and luminous rocks illuminating the darkEnjoy a dip in the local waterfalls of La Catarata de FortunPuerto Viejo
Your challenge: cram as much hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, diving, snorkelling, lobster, deep-fried cheese and empanadas into the next three days as humanly possible. Spend three nights in the beach town of Puerto ViejoPerhaps take part in some hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, diving or snorkellingEnjoy free time to soak up local culture - including reggae and the indigenous handicraftsTake a trip to Cahuita Visit Cahuita National Park, with good opportunities to spot coatis, sloths, armadillos, iguanas, howler and capuchin monkeys, and much moreMake the most of the beaches at Cahuita NP by swimming, snorkelling, or lazing on the sandPuerto Viejo - San Jose
Toast the end of your trip with a big plate of lobster dripping in butter and garlic. It's what the Costa Ricans would want. Journey back to San Jose, where the trip comes to an endWhile the information presented here details our planned itinerary, including routes taken, activities included, accommodation and meeting times, please accept that unforseen changes may occur. We are constantly on the lookout to improve our program and further enhance your experience. Naturally, we will keep you up to date with any last minute amendments to your tour.
Key: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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