
It was an unforgettable journey — to be in Costa Rica and experience the richness of its wildlife. The sounds and sights of the jungle were all around us.
The wildlife is calling…
My husband, our 18-year-old daughter, and I were looking forward to an adventure-filled vacation in Costa Rica. The diversity and wildlife of the country was what we were keen to see the most. For 15 days, we traveled to Arenal, Puerto Viejo de Limon, Manuel Antonio, and Montezuma — literally coast to coast!
Our favorite part of the trip…
In Arenal, we saw a lot of animals: toucans, hummingbirds, howler monkeys and amazing views of the volcano. However, the jaguar rescue center and the chocolate museum were my daughter’s favorites and mine too. I thoroughly recommend visiting for an amazing chance to see wildlife up-close and support excellent work in rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. Worth the trip for the baby sloths alone — and so much more.
Relaxing times at Montezuma…
Montezuma was beautiful and noticeably less crowded than some other destinations. The beach was superb and our hotel ten minutes drive up the mountains was lovely, very relaxing and full of wildlife — we saw howler monkeys up-close, coatis, toucans, and parakeets, among other things. Our trip was very enjoyable; the scenery is superb, the beaches beautiful and unspoiled, the wildlife abundant and incredibly diverse, and the people of Costa Rica are friendly and very hospitable.
Places
3 | nights | Arenal |
3 | nights | Puerto Viejo |
2 | nights | San Jose |
3 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
3 | nights | Montezuma |
Sites
6th | day | Cahuita National Park |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park |
8th | day | Poas Volcano National Park |
Activities
2nd | day | Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk |
5th | day | Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation |
6th | day | Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel |
8th | day | Doka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour |
11th | day | Amphibious Reptiles at Night |
Hotels
3 | nights | Casa Luna Hotel and Spa |
3 | nights | Coco Loco Lodge |
2 | nights | Hotel Don Carlos |
3 | nights | Hotel and Casino Divisamar |
3 | nights | Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 8 days |
Transport
private driver | Liberia to Arenal |
shuttle | Arenal to Puerto Viejo |
shuttle | Puerto Viejo to San Jose |
shuttle | San Jose to Manuel Antonio |
shuttle | Manuel Antonio to Montezuma |
private driver | Montezuma to Liberia |
Trip Overview
Get a QuoteDAY 1
Arenal
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 1 of 3
Liberia to Arenal
DAY 2
Arenal
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 2 of 3
Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk
DAY 3
Arenal
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 3 of 3
DAY 4
Arenal / Puerto Viejo
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa
Coco Loco Lodge - night 1 of 3
Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Limon
5:30 am - 11:30 am pickup/drop-off time
6.00 hours duration
DAY 5
Puerto Viejo
Coco Loco Lodge - night 2 of 3
Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
From 8:30 am - 1:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 6
Puerto Viejo
Coco Loco Lodge - night 3 of 3
Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel
From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 7
Puerto Viejo / San Jose
Coco Loco Lodge
Hotel Don Carlos - night 1 of 2
Puerto Viejo de Limon to San Jose
12:40 pm - 5:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.83 hours duration
DAY 8
San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos - night 2 of 2
Doka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour

From 6:00 am - 7:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 9
San Jose / Manuel Antonio
Hotel Don Carlos
Hotel and Casino Divisamar - night 1 of 3
San Jose to Manuel Antonio
7:00 am - 12:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.50 hours duration

DAY 10
Manuel Antonio
Hotel and Casino Divisamar - night 2 of 3
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
From 7:30 am - 10:30 am start/end time
Transport included
DAY 11
Manuel Antonio
Hotel and Casino Divisamar - night 3 of 3
Amphibious Reptiles at Night
From 5:00 pm - 7:20 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 12
Manuel Antonio / Montezuma
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos - night 1 of 3
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma
7:45 am - 12:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.25 hours duration

DAY 13
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos - night 2 of 3
DAY 14
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos - night 3 of 3
DAY 15
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
Montezuma to Liberia
6:15 am - 12:15 pm pickup/drop-off time
6.00 hours duration
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