{"id":1071,"date":"2020-01-21T03:47:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T03:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2023-01-01T17:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-01T23:46:48","slug":"costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"Costa Rica 7 Day Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1114 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Costa Rica Itinerary 7 Days\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0437-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Volcanoes and cloud forests are two things Costa Rica does best. Why not combine them all in one week? I put together the ultimate Costa Rica 7 day itinerary for the perfect vacation!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you&#8217;ve ever dreamed of soaring on cables ziplining through the clouds, riding an ATV through the jungle, chasing waterfalls, and soaking in the volcano heated hot springs this Costa Rica 7 day itinerary is for you! Here\u2019s my perfect Costa Rica 7 day itinerary to maximize your time in the La Fortuna and Monteverde regions of Costa Rica.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>In a Hurry? 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class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#At_a_Glance_Costa_Rica_7_Day_Itinerary\" >At a Glance: Costa Rica 7 Day Itinerary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Where_this_Itinerary_Covers\" >Where this Itinerary Covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Costa_Rica\" >Best Time to Visit Costa Rica<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Peak_Season\" >Peak Season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Shoulder_Season\" >Shoulder Season<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Is_Costa_Rica_Safe_to_Visit\" >Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Transportation\" >Transportation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Costa_Rica_Airports\" >Costa Rica Airports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Renting_a_Car_in_Costa_Rica\" >Renting a Car in Costa Rica<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#3_Important_Car_Rental_Tips\" >3 Important Car Rental Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Costa_Rica_7_Day_Itinerary_La_Fortuna_and_Monteverde\" >Costa Rica 7 Day Itinerary: La Fortuna and Monteverde<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_1_Laz_Paz_Waterfalls_Garden\" >Day 1: Laz Paz Waterfalls Garden<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#La_Paz_Waterfall_Gardens\" >La Paz Waterfall Gardens\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Dinner_at_Gingerbread_Restaurant\" >Dinner at Gingerbread Restaurant ($$-$$$)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_2_ATV_Tour_La_Fortuna_Waterfall_Coffee_and_Chocolate_Tour\" >Day 2: ATV Tour, La Fortuna Waterfall, Coffee and Chocolate Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Power_Wheels_ATV_Adventures\" >Power Wheels ATV Adventures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Visit_the_La_Fortuna_Waterfall\" >Visit the La Fortuna Waterfall\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Lunch_at_Restaurante_El_Coloso_Arenal\" >Lunch at Restaurante El Coloso Arenal ($)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Don_Juan_Coffee_and_Chocolate_Tour\" >Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Dinner_at_Don_Rufino\" >Dinner at Don Rufino ($$$)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_3_Hanging_Bridges_and_Arenal_National_Park\" >Day 3: Hanging Bridges and Arenal National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Mistico_Arenal_Hanging_Bridges\" >Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Lunch_at_La_Choza_de_Laurel\" >Lunch at La Choza de Laurel $$<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Hike_the_1968_Lava_Trail\" >Hike the 1968 Lava Trail\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Dinner_at_Que_Rico\" >Dinner at Que Rico $$$\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_4_Soak_in_the_Natural_Hot_Springs\" >Day 4: Soak in the Natural Hot Springs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Tabacon_Hot_Springs\" >Tabacon Hot Springs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_Pass_Tips\" >Day Pass Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_5_Drive_to_Monteverde_with_a_Stop_at_Rio_Celeste_Waterfall_and_Take_a_Guided_Night_Walk\" >Day 5: Drive to Monteverde with a Stop at Rio Celeste Waterfall and Take a Guided Night Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Rio_Celeste_Waterfall\" >Rio Celeste Waterfall\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Take_a_Night_Walk_with_a_Guide\" >Take a Night Walk with a Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Dinner_at_El_Sabor_Tico\" >Dinner at El Sabor Tico $<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_6_Zipline_Adventure_Hanging_Bridges_and_a_Coffee_Plantation_Tour\" >Day 6: Zipline Adventure, Hanging Bridges, and a Coffee Plantation Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Sky_Adventures_Zipline\" >Sky Adventures Zipline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Selvatura_Hanging_Bridges\" >Selvatura Hanging Bridges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Lunch_at_Raulitos_Pollo\" >Lunch at Raulito\u2019s Pollo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#El_Cafetal_Organic_Coffee_Tour\" >El Cafetal Organic Coffee Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Dinner_at_Soda_Bonanza\" >Dinner at Soda Bonanza<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Day_7_Bird_Watching_at_Curi_Cancha_Reserve\" >Day 7: Bird Watching at Curi Cancha Reserve<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Take_a_Guided_Tour_through_the_Curi_Cancha_Reserve\" >Take a Guided Tour through the Curi Cancha Reserve\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Lunch_at_Taco_Taco\" >Lunch at Taco Taco $\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Where_to_Stay\" >Where to Stay\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#La_Fortuna\" >La Fortuna\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Budget\" >Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Mid-Range\" >Mid-Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Luxury\" >Luxury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Monteverde\" >Monteverde\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Mid-Range-2\" >Mid-Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Luxury-2\" >Luxury\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/#Embrace_the_%E2%80%9CPura_Vida%E2%80%9D\" >Embrace the \u201cPura Vida\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_a_Glance_Costa_Rica_7_Day_Itinerary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span id=\"At_a_Glance_Napa_Valley_Itinerarynbsp\">At a Glance: <\/span>Costa Rica 7 Day Itinerary<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 1: Laz Paz Waterfalls Garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 2: ATV Tour, La Fortuna Waterfall, Coffee and Chocolate Tour <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 3: Hanging Bridges and Hiking in Arenal National Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 4: Soak in the Natural Hot Springs <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Day 5: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Drive to Monteverde, Rio Celeste Waterfall, Guided Night Walk<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 6: Zipline, Hanging Bridges, Coffee Plantation Tour <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day 7: Bird Watching at Curi Cancha Reserve,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_this_Itinerary_Covers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Where this Itinerary Covers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This Costa Rica 7 day itinerary includes two different locations &#8211; La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) region and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. If you\u2019re looking to see more of Costa Rica, such as Manuel Antonio,\u00a0 I would recommend 11-14 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Best Time to Visit Costa Rica<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peak_Season\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peak Season <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll find the best weather in Costa Rica with the most sun and less rain from <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><i>mid-December through April<\/i><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The weeks leading up to Christmas and Easter is when you&#8217;ll see the most crowds with higher hotel rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit is the second week of January after the holiday crowds went home. We had sunny days along with some afternoon showers that passed through quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_Season\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Shoulder Season<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><i>May-November is considered low season<\/i><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with more rain, but still very pleasant in the mountains. We were advised by locals to <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><i>avoid visiting northern Costa Rica in September and October<\/i><\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to the weather and road conditions. Because of the high rainfall many businesses and roads shut down. If you can only travel to Costa Rica in September or October, choose to visit to the Caribbean coast rather than La Fortuna or Monteverde.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Costa_Rica_Safe_to_Visit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Is Costa Rica Safe to Visit?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Yes! Costa Rica has a very low crime rate. Use good judgment, and you likely won\u2019t run into any problems. Costa Rica is a perfect place for solo travelers, families, senior travelers, and large groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costa_Rica_Airports\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Costa Rica Airports<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica has two international airports, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>San Jose (SJO)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Liberia (LIR)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. San Jose has more flight options as its Central America\u2019s second largest airport. If you\u2019re coming from the U.S. many airlines offer direct flights from major cities to SJO and LIR.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: If you arrive to SJO at night, don\u2019t make plans that require long distance driving when it&#8217;s dark. Costa Rica\u2019s weather and roads often create unfavorable and unpredictable conditions. At night it would be very hard to see the roads clearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll find endless options of airport hotels that offer free airport shuttles and breakfast. If you\u2019re renting a car, you can pick up your rental car at the airport and drive to a nearby hotel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renting_a_Car_in_Costa_Rica\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Renting a Car in Costa Rica<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you&#8217;re comfortable with driving, renting a car is the most efficient way to travel around Costa Rica.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Important_Car_Rental_Tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>3 Important Car Rental Tips<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Plan Ahead for Navigation.<\/strong> If you plan on driving, be aware that roads are not always marked clearly. It\u2019s important to have an off-line map of where you\u2019re going downloaded beforehand. Download an offline maps with Google Maps of Costa Rica in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Take the Rental Car Insurance.<\/strong>\u00a0 Even if your own insurance covers a rental car, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">still take the full insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s worth the money when you can rest at ease knowing that you won\u2019t be hassled for a crack on the windshield or a scratch on the fender. You\u2019re required by Costa Rican law to take the rental car company\u2019s collision damage waiver and third-party insurance, regardless of what your own credit card covers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rent a 4WD Vehicle.<\/strong> If you\u2019re following this Costa itinerary to Monteverde, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">you\u2019ll appreciate having a 4WD vehicle.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A portion of the road to Monteverde isn\u2019t paved, and potholes are the size of bathtubs! Remember that manual-transmissions vehicles are standard, and you\u2019ll need to request an automatic in advance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costa_Rica_7_Day_Itinerary_La_Fortuna_and_Monteverde\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Costa Rica 7 Day Itinerary: La Fortuna and Monteverde<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Laz_Paz_Waterfalls_Garden\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Day 1: Laz Paz Waterfalls Garden<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Costa Rica 7 day itinerary <\/span>begins driving three hours from San Jose to La Fortuna which is home to the Arenal Volcano. On your drive to La Fortuna, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>make a stop at La Paz Waterfall Gardens located just an hour from the San Jose airport<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Paz_Waterfall_Gardens\"><\/span><b>La Paz Waterfall Gardens\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the perfect a one-stop experience that will help you cross a number of different sights and activities off of your Costa Rica bucket list. I wanted to see La Paz originally because of their five stunning waterfalls, but once I was there I loved the chance to see the wildlife up close at their animal sanctuary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1116\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Costa Rica La Paz Waterfall Gardens\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0449.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magic Blanca Waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Have you ever fed a toucan, or held a butterfly in your hand? If you haven&#8217;t &#8230;now you can! La Paz has a massive aviary with colorful toucans flying all around. They also have largest butterfly garden in Costa Rica.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1101\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1101 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Costa Rica Travel Guide La Paz Waterfall Gardens \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0440.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snack Time with the Toucans!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Their animal sanctuary has monkeys, toucans, sloths, jungle cats, parrots, snakes, frogs, and other animals. I\u2019d like to point out that the Costa Rican Ministry of Environment donated these animals which were confiscated as pets or injured to the sanctuary. Under no circumstances is La Paz a type of zoo. In fact, zoos are outlawed in Costa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1118\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"La Paz Waterfall Gardens\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0448.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful Macaws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Entrance tickets are $48 for adults and $32 for children. I would allocate around 2 \u00bd &#8211; 3 hours to see the animal sanctuaries, visit all five waterfalls and have lunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_Gingerbread_Restaurant\"><\/span><b>Dinner at <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1026393-d1487099-Reviews-Gingerbread_Restaurant-Nuevo_Arenal_Province_of_Guanacaste.html\">Gingerbread Restaurant<\/a><\/span> ($$-$$$)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">After a long drive, I know you\u2019re ready to relax and enjoy a nice dinner. If you decide to stay in Nuevo Arenal\u00a0 (Lake Arenal), have dinner at the Gingerbread Restaurant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1127\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1127 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Restaurant Gingerbread Tuna Poke &amp; Mushrooms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0453.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Restaurant Gingerbread Tuna Poke &amp; Mushrooms (half-sized portions)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menu at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1026393-d1487099-Reviews-Gingerbread_Restaurant-Nuevo_Arenal_Province_of_Guanacaste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gingerbread<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes daily- is that a good sign or what!\u00a0 You\u2019ll meet Chef Eyal himself who prepares his food with nothing but the best local ingredients and love. Ask him for his recommendations of the day, and you won\u2019t be disappointed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portions are large and can be ordered as a half size if you\u2019re traveling with just one other person. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>This was my favorite restaurant of our trip<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We even came back the following day for dessert and coffee.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_ATV_Tour_La_Fortuna_Waterfall_Coffee_and_Chocolate_Tour\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Day 2: ATV Tour, La Fortuna Waterfall, Coffee and Chocolate Tour<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Wheels_ATV_Adventures\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Power Wheels ATV Adventures<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book an early morning ATV with <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.powerwheelsadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Power Wheels ATV<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their Jungle &amp; Waterfall tour. This tour is awesome because you maximize your time and combine your ATV adventure with a trip to the La Fortuna Waterfall.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1113\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1113 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arenal Volcano with Power Wheels ATV\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0442.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arenal Volcano with Power Wheels ATV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.powerwheelsadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Power Wheels ATV Adventures<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the only 100% off-road private ATV company in La Fortuna. You won\u2019t have to waste time waiting on groups that you get with other larger tours.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guides at <\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.powerwheelsadventures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Power Wheels ATV Adventures<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were very friendly. They even spotted a sloth for us up in a tree while we were driving- amazing! We had plenty of stops along the way so we could take photos of the volcano and wildlife. The tour is four hours altogether and includes lunch at <\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"http:\/\/elcolosoarenal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurante El Coloso Arenal<\/a><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; which was delicious.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost for the Jungle &amp; Waterfall Tour is $198 per rider, or an extra $50 if two people share one ATV. (Click <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.powerwheelsadventures.com\/\">here<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more info)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_La_Fortuna_Waterfall\"><\/span><b>Visit the La Fortuna Waterfall\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">No visit to La Fortuna is complete without visiting the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. If you book your ATV trip with Power Wheels ATV you can opt in to add a visit to the waterfall on your tour (which I highly recommend).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1087\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1087 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0426.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">La Fortuna Waterfall<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll hike down almost 500 steps to the base of the waterfall where you can take pictures and swim in the pool under the waterfall. Allocate for 25-40 minutes when you start the climb back up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Bring water shoes with traction to make it easier climbing over the rocks around the base of the waterfall.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_at_Restaurante_El_Coloso_Arenal\"><\/span><b>Lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d5972624-Reviews-Restaurante_El_Coloso_Arenal-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Par.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurante El Coloso Arenal <\/a>($)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">With glowing reviews, this popular spot is loved by locals and tourists! I\u2019d recommend you order one of the traditional casado meal and a fresh fruit smoothie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1111\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"El Coloso Arenal Casado Dish \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0443.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Traditional Costa Rican Casado Dish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A casado is a dish that typically includes rice, beans, and meat \u2013 it could be fish, chicken or meat -, with a green or pasta salad. The <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>casado<\/i><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been a fundamental dish in the diet of Costa Ricans, and you\u2019ll see different versions offered all around the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All their casados at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;\"><b><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d5972624-Reviews-Restaurante_El_Coloso_Arenal-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Par.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurante El Coloso Arenal<\/a><\/b> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looked excellent, but I highly recommend the casado with chicken filet. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss out on their smoothies! I ordered a second smoothie because they were so good!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Don_Juan_Coffee_and_Chocolate_Tour\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/donjuancr.com\/arenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica is world-renowned for its delicious coffee and chocolate. If you can\u2019t choose between your love for chocolate and your love for coffee &#8211; this is the tour for you! <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/donjuancr.com\/arenal\/\">Don Juan Tours<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combine the best of both worlds with coffee tasting and chocolate making in just two hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1106\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1106 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour | Costa Rica 7 Days Itinerary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0444.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Making Coffee the Traditional Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">You\u2019ll start the tour with a deep dive int<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">o the history of coffee in Costa Rica. Did you know that around 1.5 million bags of beans are exported every year!?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see examples of the life cycle of coffee beginning with the seed, to the plant, to the fruit. At the end, you\u2019ll sample blends from three different types of coffee and see the roasting process of the beans.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The chocolate portion of the tour is very interactive! You take your shot at creating your own chocolate from cacao beans that you grind up yourself. After you make your own chocolate, you sample Don Juan\u2019s chocolate-covered coffee beans, chocolate bars, melted chocolate with fruit, and hot chocolate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1104\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1104 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Don Juan Coffee and Chocolate Tour \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0445.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chocolate Making at Don Juan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rican chocolate and coffee beans will put a smile on anyone&#8217;s face back home.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>For a unique souvenir look for a \u201cCosta Rican coffee maker\u201d. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These coffee makers are actually used all throughout Costa Rica, and the guides at Don Juan will show you how to make coffee using one. The filter is made of cloth, and unlike paper filters, it can be washed and reissued over and over. You can find the coffee makers in souvenir stores, and the filters can be bought in local supermarkets.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_Don_Rufino\"><\/span><b>Dinner at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1232107-Reviews-Don_Rufino-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of_Alaj.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don Rufino<\/a> <\/span>($$$)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after one of the city&#8217;s founders, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1232107-Reviews-Don_Rufino-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of_Alaj.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Don Rufino<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best restaurants in La Fortuna for Costa Rican and international fusion dishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1107\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1107\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Don Juan Costa Rica \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0446.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ceviche at Don Juan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A popular dish is Rufino Grandmother&#8217;s Chicken. It&#8217;s covered in a tangy barbeque sauce wrapped and roasted in banana leaves and infused with chocolate, tarragon and coffee. Their fresh ceviche and cocktails were also excellent. The restaurant vibe feels trendy and inviting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019d recommend a reservation for dinner during peak season. (Click <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/donrufino.com\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book online)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Hanging_Bridges_and_Arenal_National_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 3: Hanging Bridges and Arenal National Park<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistico_Arenal_Hanging_Bridges\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misticopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1135\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mistico Park Hanging Bridges \" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0455.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a guided tour at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.misticopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the best bird-watching this rain forest has to offer. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.misticopark.com\/\">Mistico<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has 6 different hanging bridges &#8211; all together at different heights to let you see the forest from new perspectives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Thanks to our guide, we were able to see howler monkeys, owls, tarantualas (eeek!), and so many different species of birds through his telescope. I never would have spotted these animals with just my eyes, and with the help of a guide (and their telescope), it really let&#8217;s you feel connected to the rainforest. Not only will the guides help you take photos of any animals through their telescope, they\u2019ll offer to help your group take any photos on the bridge too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1136\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1136 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mistico Park Hanging Bridges | Costa Rica Travel Tips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0456.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging Bridges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A natural history guided tour is $40, and the regular entrance to the bridges without a guide is $26. For only $14 more, it\u2019s worth the extra money to see the animals and learn the history with a guide. (Click <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.misticopark.com\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more info)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_at_La_Choza_de_Laurel\"><\/span><b>Lunch at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1221449-Reviews-La_Choza_de_Laurel-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Choza de Laurel <\/a><\/span>$$<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1221449-Reviews-La_Choza_de_Laurel-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Choza de Laurel<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a\u00a0 lively open-air restaurant with picnic tables and a cigar shop storefront to replicate an old Costa Rican village. The staff wears traditional costumes which gives the restaurant a nice cultural feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Order the \u201cvolcano\u201d rice, the black bean soup with homemade tortillas, and a pina colada that will make you smile. If that doesn\u2019t convince you that this is the real deal, banana splits are served in pineapples!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_the_1968_Lava_Trail\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Hike the 1968 Lava Trail\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1968 Lava Trail will give you the closest views of the Arenal Volcano. It\u2019s called the \u201c1968 Trial\u201d because that was the year the volcano has its first major eruption. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1968 to 2010, it erupted on a regular basis, but never again with the force of the 1968 eruption. From 2010 onward it has remained in a resting phase.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1095\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1095 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 Day Costa Rica Tour\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0382.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">1968 Trial Arenal Volcano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trails are unique because you\u2019ll actually be able to walk along<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> old lava flows that have now hardened into rock. You\u2019ll see the volcanic boulders scattered around that were shot into the air when the volcano erupted. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near the lava flow and volcano viewing area, you can see a nice view of Lake Arenal to the west.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Plan for a moderate hike, and pack water, sunscreen and bug spray. Admission is $15 per person for a self-guided visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_Que_Rico\"><\/span><b>Dinner at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1550713-Reviews-Que_Rico_Arenal-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Que Rico<\/a> <\/span>$$$\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Spanish \u201cQue Rico\u201d means \u201chow delicious\u201d which perfectly describes how you\u2019ll feel at this lovely Italian-inspired restaurant. They\u2019re known for the brick-oven pizzas. The \u201cVolcan\u201d is a local favorite made with ham, mushrooms, bacon, and pepperoni. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g309226-d1550713-Reviews-Que_Rico_Arenal-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Que Rico<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has large glass windows that open out into the garden with a view of the Arenal Volcano to create the perfect ambiance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Soak_in_the_Natural_Hot_Springs\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 4: Soak in the Natural Hot Springs\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tabacon_Hot_Springs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Tabacon Hot Springs<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend a day unwinding in the thermal waters heated by the Arenal Volcano. After the 1968 eruption, natural hot springs were formed and since then they have become a must-do for anyone visiting Arenal. Their are so many hot springs resorts to choose from around Arenal, but at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabacon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tabacon<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it feels as if you\u2019ve stepped into a magical rainforest.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1092 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tabacon Hot Springs | Best Things to Do in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0373.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1094\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tabacon Hot Springs\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0372.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tabacon is my recommendation for anyone looking for a truly memorable hot spring experience in Arenal. Tabacon has beautiful lush gardens and pools that have been landscaped around the Tabacon river, creating a peaceful ambiance for guests. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the pools are created from the river, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Tabacon is the only hot spring in Arenal that\u2019s truly natural<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Tabacon doesn\u2019t use pumps or systems to reheat or circulate the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The river-pool temperatures range from 72 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Also worth noting is that sulfur content is low, which means that the water is free of strong and undesirable smells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Pass_Tips\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><strong>Day Pass Tips<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I suggest you take a full day to unwind on your vacation and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>spend a whole day at the hot springs<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The day pass we purchased included lunch and dinner.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Day pass reservations do book up in advance during peak season (December-April) so it\u2019s best to reserve yours in advance. Despite our visiting during peak season, we never felt crowded at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabacon.com\/\">Tabacon<\/a><\/span>. Be sure to check their website when you book your reservation to see if they\u2019re offering any promotional rates for a spa credit included in your day pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1098 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tabacon Hot Springs Best Things to Do in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0374.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1093\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tabacon Hot Springs\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0375.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you want to ensure you have time to enjoy the hot springs without any crowds I would suggest booking a night at Tabacon. Hotel guests are allowed to enter the hot springs two hours earlier (8am) before day pass reservations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A full day pass (10am-10pm) including lunch and dinner is $105 per person.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Drive_to_Monteverde_with_a_Stop_at_Rio_Celeste_Waterfall_and_Take_a_Guided_Night_Walk\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 5: Drive to Monteverde with a Stop at Rio Celeste Waterfall and Take a Guided Night Walk<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rio_Celeste_Waterfall\"><\/span><b>Rio Celeste Waterfall\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Imagine a river of turquoise waters that ends in a sparkling blue waterfall. Rio Celeste gets its breathtaking blue color from the combination of sulfur and calcium carbonate in the water. While always stunning, the river has the brightest blue hues during dry season (February-April).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1096\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1096 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rio Celeste Waterfall | Costa Rica Travel Guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0383.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rio Celeste Waterfall<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Locals like to tell the story of a river turning blue when God dipped his brush in its waters while he was painting the sky. Even though we know the science behind it now, it doesn\u2019t take away its beauty one bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Parking is $4 per car. The Tenorio Volcano National Park entrance fee for adults is $12.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Plan to visit Rio Celeste in the morning. The park is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must enter the park before 2 p.m.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Night_Walk_with_a_Guide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Take a Night Walk with a Guide<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">I was surprised when I learned that over 60% of the wildlife found in the Costa Rica rainforest is nocturnal! You\u2019re missing out on seeing so many different animals, insects, and birds if you don\u2019t take a night tour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1155\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9190-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sleeping Toucan \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9190-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9190-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9190-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sleeping Toucan<\/span> <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We arranged our night tour with our hotel <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hiddencanopy.com\/p\/user\/hotel.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Hidden Canopy<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was just a private tour exclusively to hotel guests. Our guide Koki was incredible. In one night we saw frogs, spiders, snakes, sloths, and toucans. He also helped us capture great photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our night tour was $35. If you\u2019re not staying at a hotel that will help you arrange a night walk, I recommend you check out <span style=\"color: #339966;\">T<a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g644053-d19493877-Reviews-Three_Brothers_Tours-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hree Brothers Tours<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_El_Sabor_Tico\"><\/span><b>Dinner at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g644053-d2252289-Reviews-or20-Sabor_Tico-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Sabor Tico<\/a> <\/span>$<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A local spot with delicious casados, guacamole and great smoothies. The portions are generous, and the prices are low- it doesn\u2019t get better!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1156\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1156 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9223-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Horchata | Costa Rica 7 Days Itinerary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9223-3.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9223-3.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9223-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Horchata at El Sabor Tico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_Zipline_Adventure_Hanging_Bridges_and_a_Coffee_Plantation_Tour\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #008000;\"><b>Day 6: Zipline Adventure, Hanging Bridges, and a Coffee Plantation Tour<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sky_Adventures_Zipline\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/skyadventures.travel\/skytrek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sky Adventures Zipline<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Can you really go to Costa Rica and not go ziplining?! Start your morning off with\u00a0 adrenaline on a zipline flying through the forest canopy. There\u2019s no better place to zipline in Costa Rica than Monteverde. The views in the cloud forest are simply spectacular.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1152 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Zipling at Sky Adventures in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0100.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/skyadventures.travel\/skytrek\/\">Sky Adventures<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a great deal for souvenir photos. For just $25 our guide was able to AirDrop us over 100+ action shots.<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Click <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/skyadventures.travel\/skytrek\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more info)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selvatura_Hanging_Bridges\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/selvatura.com\/\">Selvatura Hanging Bridges\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Just up the road from Sky Adventures is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/selvatura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selvatura<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/selvatura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selvatura<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"> is a nature-themed adventure park. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">It\u2019s a great place to combine multiple activities in one if you\u2019re short on time. In addition to the hanging brides, you can visit a hummingbird garden, frog and reptile house, and zipline.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1091\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1091 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Selvatura Hanging Bridges in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0392.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Selvatura Hanging Bridges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the hanging bridges in Arenal, guided tours at <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/selvatura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selvatura<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t as common. The Arenal hanging bridges are better for wildlife, but Monteverde has better views. These bridges go all the way to 180 feet on a 2-mile (3km) walk. These are the longest bridges in the country, and they run through the same canopy as the zipline.\u00a0 (Click <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selvatura.com\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more info)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_at_Raulitos_Pollo\"><\/span><strong>Lunch at <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g951347-d4100858-Reviews-Raulito_s_Pollo-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raulito\u2019s Pollo<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g951347-d4100858-Reviews-Raulito_s_Pollo-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raulito\u2019s<\/a><\/span> is the perfect quick lunch stop. They have perfectly seasoned and crispy rotisserie chicken that\u2019s so good!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g951347-d4100858-Reviews-Raulito_s_Pollo-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raulito\u2019s<\/a> <\/span>is a small no-frills stand with bar stools you can sit at and watch the rotisserie cook. Order the Pollo Asado con Papas Fritas (chicken with french fries)-and for only $4 you\u2019ll be full and happy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Cafetal_Organic_Coffee_Tour\"><\/span><b><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"http:\/\/elcafetaltour.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cafetal<\/a><\/span> Organic Coffee Tour\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s your chance to visit a working Costa Rica coffee farm! At <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"http:\/\/elcafetaltour.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cafetal<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll visit the coffee farm of local man, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victor Ram\u00edrez, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and see how coffee is produced from seed to cup right on his farm.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1166\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1166 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9818.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picking Coffee Beans at El Cafetal | Things to Do in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9818.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9818.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9818.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9818.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picking Coffee Beans at El Cafetal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victor grows all his coffee plants organically. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have the chance to roast beans over a pan and grindcoffee the traditional way using a hand cranked grinder!\u00a0 At the end you\u2019ll sample coffee, and have the chance to purchase beans directly from the farm. Unlike larger coffee tours, <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"http:\/\/elcafetaltour.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Cafetal<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feels personal and more interactive.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1167\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1167\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9863-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"El Cafetal Organic Coffee Tour \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9863-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9863-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9863-2.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9863-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coffee Beans at the El Cafetal Coffee Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We booked this tour through our hotel, Hidden Canopy, and I recommend you schedule arranged transportation to\/from your hotel. The roads are challenging to drive, and the coffee farm is 30 minutes away from Monteverde. You can book the tour directly <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"http:\/\/elcafetaltour.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_at_Soda_Bonanza\"><\/span><b>Dinner at <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g644053-d4550641-Reviews-Soda_Bonanza-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soda Bonanza<\/a><\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sodas are what Costa Ricans call their local restaurants. They\u2019re typically smaller, but it\u2019s the best place to experience what life is like eating out like a local.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g644053-d4550641-Reviews-Soda_Bonanza-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soda Bonanza<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was recommended to us by our hotel, and it proved to be an amazing little hidden gem.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The owner stopped by our table to explain the menu and make us feel welcomed. I recommend the passion fruit chicken casado, ceviche, and a fresh fruit smoothie. All the portions are huge! Ditch the tourists spots for\u00a0 a local experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Bird_Watching_at_Curi_Cancha_Reserve\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>Day 7: <span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Bird Watching at Curi Cancha Reserve<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Guided_Tour_through_the_Curi_Cancha_Reserve\"><\/span><b>Take a Guided Tour through the <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/reservacuricancha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curi Cancha Reserve<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Did you know that the number of wildlife in Costa Rica represents nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide?! That\u2019s so much wildlife one little country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never considered myself a lover of birds before I went to Monteverde. Monteverde has beautiful birds, and is home to the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resplendent <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">quetzal bird that\u2019s famous in this region of Costa Rica. Costa Rica has over 800 species of birds, and you can see most of them in <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/reservacuricancha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curi Cancha<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1076\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1076 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Curi Cancha Reserve \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0434.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Curi Cancha Reserve Ficus Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It\u2019s so important here to hire a guide when visiting this reserve. All but one of the birds we saw were high up in the trees, and we never would have been able to find them &#8211; let alone spot them without a guide and their telescope. We were lucky to see quetzals, toucans, hummingbirds, and a baby sloth!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend you wear hiking shoes because it can be a bit muddy, and it\u2019s not fun to feel like you\u2019re sliding around all the time! Our hotel helped us arranged a guided tour for $70 per person, but they can also be booked through the reserves site <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/reservacuricancha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch_at_Taco_Taco\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Lunch at <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><b><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g644053-d3728630-Reviews-or10-Taco_Taco-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taco Taco<\/a><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b> $\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1081\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1081 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taco Taco Costa Rica in Costa Rica\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_0388.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ceviche Tacos and Elote<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a break from casados &#8211; come to <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #339966;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a style=\"color: #339966;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g644053-d3728630-Reviews-or10-Taco_Taco-Santa_Elena_Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taco Taco<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a taste of Tex-Mex in Costa Rica. This was my favorite restaurant in Monteverde! Order the homemade chips and guac, ceviche tacos, or the baja avocado tacos. Just a word of advice, the service can take a little longer when they\u2019re busy at lunch. Try to allocate some extra time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Where to Stay\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Fortuna\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>La Fortuna\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1194\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1194\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1194 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chalet Nicholas Lake Arenal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_8408.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Bed and Breakfast in Lake Arenal Chalet Nicholas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Budget<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g1026393-d1490374-Reviews-Chalet_Nicholas_Bed_Breakfast-Nuevo_Arenal_Province_of_Guanacaste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chalet Nicholas<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g1026393-d1007640-Reviews-Gingerbread_Hotel-Nuevo_Arenal_Province_of_Guanacaste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Gingerbread Hotel\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Range\"><\/span>Mid-Range<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g309226-d293012-Reviews-Arenal_Observatory_Lodge_Spa-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Prov.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arenal Observatory Lodge<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury\"><\/span>Luxury<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g309226-d293017-Reviews-Tabacon_Thermal_Resort_Spa-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Provin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tabacon Thermal Resort<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g309236-d1198441-Reviews-The_Springs_Resort_and_Spa-Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of_Alajuela.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Springs Resort and Spa<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monteverde\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Monteverde\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1191\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1191 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel \" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/img_9079.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Treehouse at the Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Range-2\"><\/span>Mid-Range<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g951347-d2195771-Reviews-Casa_Batsu-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Casa Batsu<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g951347-d643566-Reviews-El_Sol-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Sol<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Luxury\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g951347-d1381039-Reviews-Hidden_Canopy_Treehouses_Boutique_Hotel-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel<\/a> (My Top Choice!)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g951347-d302957-Reviews-Hotel_Belmar-Monteverde_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Hotel Belmar\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><b>Know Before You Go\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation Requirements: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll be given a 90-day tourist visa on arrival. Outside of having a booked round-trip ticket, and a passport that\u2019s valid for at least six months after your date of entry, you won\u2019t need to bring additional documentation.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Currency: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their currency is the Costa Rican col<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00f3<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n. All of the tourist prices are listed in USD, and USD is widely accepted. I would still advise exchanging a small amount of col\u00f3n as a precaution.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to download the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xe.com\/apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XE app<\/a><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can always stay up to date with the exchange rates. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and Food Safety: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica is the only Central American country where you don\u2019t need to worry about drinking the water. The water is potable in all but the most remote regions. There\u2019s no problem enjoying the fruit, or other local products that are sold on stands along the road.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Outlets: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica are 120 volts, with standard U.S. two-prong plugs, three prongs if grounded. If you\u2019re coming from the U.S. you won\u2019t need to worry about an adaptor.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Card Friendly: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our stay, we never came across a restaurant, or business that didn\u2019t accept credit cards. Smaller restaurants preferred we paid in cash which we happily did, but we never were obligated to pay cash. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What to Pack: <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiking shoes, hiking sandals, rain jacket, athletic wear, backpack, swimsuit, travel sized hair conditioner, and water shoes are must-haves. Bring along your own sunscreen and bug spray too. If you plan on visiting the hot springs, or go white water rafting, it\u2019s best to have a protective waterproof case for your cell phone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embrace_the_%E2%80%9CPura_Vida%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 24pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Embrace the \u201cPura Vida\u201d<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Pura Vida means Pure Life, and is a way of life in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans, or \u201cTicos\u201d, as they happily refer to themselves will use this phrase with each other and visitors to say hello, goodbye, and anything in between. It essentially means don\u2019t stress, enjoy life, don\u2019t worry, and be thankful. Embrace it and enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There you have it &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/costa-rica-the-perfect-one-week-itinerary\/\">my one week guide to Costa Rica<\/a> in a nutshell!\u00a0 No matter how you choose to spend your time, Costa Rica will leave you with a greater appreciation for this beautiful world we live in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>Have you been to Costa Rica? Share your favorite parts of the country with in the comments below! 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