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Costa Rica Trip Planner
Plan your family's Pura Vida adventure in the land of rainforests and wildlife
Budget Breakdown
Estimated total for 4 people over 10 days
Accommodation
$2,600
Food & Drink
$1,200
Activities
$800
Transport
$200
Miscellaneous
$320
Total Budget
$5,120
Per person per day: $128.00 USD
Select Your Activities
Choose experiences for your Pura Vida adventure
Suggested Itinerary
Based on your 10-day trip
Perfect Week+ (8-14 days)
Combine Arenal volcano adventures with Monteverde cloud forest, then head to the Pacific coast for beach time at Manuel Antonio or Guanacaste.
Sample Day Plan:
Days 1-2Arrive San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna. Arenal volcano views, hot springs, hanging bridges.
Days 3-4Monteverde Cloud Forest. Zip-lining, night tours, coffee plantation visit.
Days 5-7Manuel Antonio. Beach days, national park wildlife spotting, surfing lessons.
Days 8+Osa Peninsula, Caribbean coast, or extend beach/adventure time.
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