10 days in Costa Rica Itinerary

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Ecocentro Danaus. Get in touch with nature at Tabacon Hot Springs and La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Rain Forest Reserve. You'll find plenty of places to visit near La Fortuna de San Carlos: El Castillo (Arenal Eco Zoo & Butterfly Conservatory). There's more to do: take a memorable tour with Tours.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the La Fortuna de San Carlos itinerary site.

Boston, USA to La Fortuna de San Carlos is an approximately 13- hour combination of flight and shuttle. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can drive to Uvita.

Ideal for visitors looking to escape Costa Rica's busy beaches, Uvita offers a serene atmosphere and plenty of uncrowded sand for a leisurely vacation.

Explore hidden gems such as Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Uvita Beach. Visiting Playa Ventanas and Rancho La Merced National Wildlife Refuge will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Uvita Waterfall, stop by Discount Liquor Wine & Cigars, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Uvita road trip website.

Traveling by car from La Fortuna de San Carlos to Uvita takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca offers a wealth of entertainment by the sea, attracting a lively international crowd of revelers while maintaining a bright and breezy coastal charm with a local feel.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): stroll through Punta Uva Beach, then stroll through La Feria Legendaria de Playa Chiquita, and then look for gifts at Choco. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Tree of Life Wildlife Rescue Center and Botanical Gardens, then have some family-friendly fun at Yesland Mini Golf, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Cocles.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca trip planner.

Getting from Uvita to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca by car takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.