Caribbean jungle to Pacific gold: a coast-to-coast road trip across Costa Rica
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Caribbean jungle to Pacific gold: a coast-to-coast road trip across Costa Rica

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Created: Saturday 17 January 2026 - Departure: Thursday 12 March 2026
Ref ID: 43583262
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US$781
Based on 2 adults
Created: Saturday 17 January 2026 - Departure: Thursday 12 March 2026
Destinations: San Jose, Costa Rica , Cahuita, Costa Rica , Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui, Costa Rica , La Fortuna, Costa Rica , Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica , San Jose, Costa Rica

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12 Mar
Car rental
Toyota Rush
Toyota Rush or similar
Includes:
  • Deposit: Return same level as pickup
  • Manual transmission
  • Unlimited mileage
A/C
5 doors
4 persons
Routes
Extras (Pay at pick-up office)
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12 Mar
1. San Jose
Stay
About the destination: San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, has a very different feel than most of Latin America with a lot more American influenced architecture and a Mediterranean climate. San Jose is a town in the heart of nature. Situated in the Central Valley, the city is surrounded by the most diverse forms of wildlife as well as the volcanos, Poás and Irazú. It's also the central point from where you can reach the country’s rich National Parks, its stunning beaches, its incredible rivers and its untouched mountains. San José has certain attractions of its own like the National Theatre, the Central Market, the National Museum or the Metropolitan Cathedral. Moreover, its friendly people give a lively feel to the city, something you can appreciate in the city’s many restaurants and bars. Some museums and buildings reveal their colonial past and European artistic influences. San Jose also has much to offer and it is a city of great historical and cultural significance.
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12 Mar
Hotel
1 Night
Hotel Fleur De Lys
San Jose - Show on map > 0.7 miles from Center
8.2
Very good
2320
Airport Shuttle
Restaurant
Parking
Standard
WITH BREAKFAST
We love it
13 Mar
Car journey 124 Miles - 3h 19m
San Jose
Cahuita
13 Mar
2. Cahuita
Stay
13 Mar
Hotel
2 Nights
Atlantida Lodge
Cahuita - Show on map > 0.9 miles from Center
8.4
Very good
168
Airport Shuttle
Outdoor pool
Beach hotels
STANDARD, GARDEN VIEW
WITH BREAKFAST
Free cancellation
15 Mar
Car journey 112 Miles - 2h 46m
Cahuita
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
15 Mar
3. Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
Stay
About the destination: Puerto Viejo is an chéad dúiche de chontae Sarapiquí, i gcontae Heredia, Costa Rica. Tá achar 426.73 km² aige agus tá daonra measta de 20,174 duine (2011) ann, le dlús daonra meánach de 47.28 duine / km². Is í an príomhchathair ná an chathair chomhainmneach Puerto Viejo, atá suite 82 km ó thuaidh de chathair Heredia. Tá airde de 37 méadar os cionn leibhéal na farraige aige. Is ceantar de thopaicíocht chomhtharraingteach, aeráid fliuch é agus tá sé trasnaithe ag abhainn mhór a bhfuil cúrsa divagante aici, is í an abhainn is mó ná an abhainn salach. Tá Puerto Viejo ar bhruach na habhann Sarapiquí (in aice a comhoibriú leis an abhainn Puerto Viejo), áit a bhfuil port beag fluvial suite do loingseoireacht cósta de bháid dromchla íseal.
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15 Mar
Hotel
1 Night
Ara Ambigua Lodge
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - Show on map > 0.4 miles from Center
8.5
Very good
424
Airport Shuttle
Spa
Outdoor pool
CLASSIC
WITH BREAKFAST
We love it
16 Mar
Car journey 45 Miles - 1h 16m
Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
La Fortuna
16 Mar
4. La Fortuna
Stay
16 Mar
Hotel
2 Nights
Eco Arenal Hotel
La Fortuna - Show on map > 1.0 miles from Center
8.5
Very good
662
Transfer service
Outdoor pool
Parking
ROOM, DOUBLE BED
WITH BREAKFAST
We love it
18 Mar
Car journey 105 Miles - 3h 39m
La Fortuna
Rincon de la Vieja
18 Mar
5. Rincon de la Vieja
Stay
18 Mar
Hotel
2 Nights
Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa
Rincon de la Vieja - Show on map > 4.8 miles from Center
8.4
Very good
987
Swim-up bar
Transfer service
Outdoor pool
LAKE
WITH BREAKFAST
Free cancellation
We love it
20 Mar
Car journey 146 Miles - 4h 23m
Rincon de la Vieja
San Jose
20 Mar
6. San Jose
Stay
About the destination: San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, has a very different feel than most of Latin America with a lot more American influenced architecture and a Mediterranean climate. San Jose is a town in the heart of nature. Situated in the Central Valley, the city is surrounded by the most diverse forms of wildlife as well as the volcanos, Poás and Irazú. It's also the central point from where you can reach the country’s rich National Parks, its stunning beaches, its incredible rivers and its untouched mountains. San José has certain attractions of its own like the National Theatre, the Central Market, the National Museum or the Metropolitan Cathedral. Moreover, its friendly people give a lively feel to the city, something you can appreciate in the city’s many restaurants and bars. Some museums and buildings reveal their colonial past and European artistic influences. San Jose also has much to offer and it is a city of great historical and cultural significance.
More info
20 Mar
Hotel
1 Night
Hotel Casa Roland San José
San Jose - Show on map > 3.5 miles from Center
9.1
Superb
2643
Internet
24-hour reception
Hotel safe
DELUXE, QUEEN BED
WITH BREAKFAST
Remarks:

Rate based on 2 adults sharing a double room in standard category. International flights not included — the programme starts and ends at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), San José, Costa Rica. Rental car (compact SUV, automatic transmission, unlimited mileage, full insurance) included throughout the itinerary. Best season: December to April (dry season). Green season (May–November) offers lush landscapes and lower rates, though some unpaved roads require caution. Recommended optional activities: white-water rafting on the Río Pacuare, canopy zipline, guided nocturnal wildlife walk, catamaran sunset cruise. Single supplement available on request. Ref.: IT 43583262.

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