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Costa Rica 7-Day Itinerary: Your week in Costa Rica, already planned.
Skip the endless tabs. Every day is laid out in order — what to see, where to eat and how to get between them — so you can stop planning and start looking forward to it.
- All 7 days planned, in order — 41 stops picked for you
- Day trips worked out: Poas Volcano National Park · Cartago and Irazu Volcano · La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
- On your phone offline, or printed in your bag
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Day trips covered
- Poas Volcano National Park
- Cartago and Irazu Volcano
- La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano
- Sarchi and Zarcero Artisan Towns
- +1 more
Local spots covered
- Cerro Chirripo Summit Trail Viewpoint
- Mirador El Silencio de los Angeles
- Mirador Valle del General
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Playa Ventanas (Sea Caves Beach)
- Río Celeste & Tenorio Volcano
- Bajos del Toro
- Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
- +4 more
Day by day
Your days in Costa Rica
- Day 1Arrival in San José & Transfer to Arenal
- Day 2Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
- Day 3La Fortuna Waterfall & Transfer to Monteverde
- Day 4Monteverde Cloud Forest Experience
- Day 5Transfer to Manuel Antonio
- Day 6Manuel Antonio National Park
- Day 7Beach Relaxation & Return to San José
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Day Itinerary Viewing | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 41 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 15 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 26 family attractions · 7 family stays | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 12 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 20 free & cheap picks | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
What's inside
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Also in the guide
Welcome to Your Costa Rica Adventure
How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit
Pre-Trip Essentials
Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips
Hidden Gems & Local Secrets
Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go
Best Photo Spots
Self-Guided Walking Tours
San José Historic Center Walk · La Fortuna Town & Waterfall Walk · Puerto Viejo Beach & Culture Walk · Monteverde Cloud Forest Village Walk
Day Trips from Costa Rica
Late Night Costa Rica
Late Night Dining
Flexible Alternatives
Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes
Quick Reference Guide
Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions
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What exactly do I get?
A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.
Why pay when the website is free?
It's built from the same research as the free Costa Rica pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.
Browse the free Costa Rica pagesCan I use it on my phone without a connection?
Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.
How current is it?
This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.
What if it is not what I needed?
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Read the refund policyIs this guide included in the bundle?
Yes. The Costa Rica Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.
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