Private Costa Rica Itineraries: Tortuguero to Manuel Antonio
Green sea turtles nest along the black sand beaches of Tortuguero on the Caribbean. We plan your trip from these canals to the thermal pools at the base of the Arenal volcano. In the Tilarán mountains, suspension bridges cross the Monteverde cloud forest canopy, while Manuel Antonio offers white sand beaches along the Pacific.
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Costa Rica’s National Parks and Reserves
On the Osa Peninsula, the jungle of Corcovado National Park surrounds the Sirena Ranger Station, where tapirs walk directly onto the Pacific beaches. Along the Caribbean coast, the trails of Cahuita run right next to an offshore coral reef. In the Tilarán mountains, birdwatchers look for resplendent quetzals inside Monteverde, while Manuel Antonio provides a habitat for squirrel monkeys.
Journeys Guided by Costa Rican Experts
We build itineraries across the volcanic and coastal landscapes of the country. Near La Fortuna, local experts join you on the rainforest trails directly below the Arenal volcano. Along the Nicoya Peninsula, conservationists monitor sea turtle nests right outside the Pacific resort town of Tamarindo.
7 Days in Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio
Walk across the suspension bridges built into the upper canopy of the Monteverde cloud forest. Near La Fortuna, trails cross the old lava flows of the Arenal volcano. Outside Manuel Antonio, small boats travel through the mangrove channels of Damas Island to spot white-faced monkeys.
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9 Days in Costa Rica: Santa Elena, San Gerardo and Los Quetzales
The Santa Elena reserve offers trails through cloud forests covered in moss. In the Talamanca mountains, the oak forests of Los Quetzales National Park protect nesting grounds for tropical birds. Inside the Savegre Valley, trails follow the river to the waterfalls of San Gerardo de Dota.
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9 Days in Costa Rica: San Jose, Tortuguero and Celeste River
Walk past the neoclassical architecture of the National Theatre in the historic center of San Jose. In the Caribbean, sea turtles nest along the sandbars of Tortuguero. At the Tenorio volcano, volcanic minerals naturally turn the water sky blue where two rivers meet to form the Celeste River.
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25 Days in Central America: From Panama to Guatemala
Poas volcano holds a turquoise crater lake, while Las Pailas trails at Rincón de la Vieja pass by bubbling mud pools. In Panama, ships enter the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal. The lock chambers lift these vessels to the elevation of Gatun Lake, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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Costa Rica’s Rainforests, Hot Springs and Wildlife
Naturally heated rivers flow through the Tabacon hot springs at the base of Arenal. In the Limon province, guides specialized in local wildlife point out caimans and spider monkeys in the jungle canals of Tortuguero. You can walk the rainforest trails of Tenorio Volcano National Park, while Selvatura Park maintains a live butterfly exhibition inside the Monteverde canopy.
Costa Rica’s Cloud Forests and Biological Corridors
COASTLINE
Sea turtles arrive seasonally along the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula. Right outside Tamarindo, local researchers monitor these nests at Las Baulas National Marine Park.
MONTEVERDE FOREST
The trails of the Monteverde reserve lead directly to the Continental Divide. This area provides a habitat for sloths, monkeys, and thousands of wild orchids.
HOT SPRINGS
The Rincón de la Vieja volcano naturally heats the rivers in Guanacaste. At the Rio Negro hot springs, you can soak in warm mineral pools and volcanic mud.
CARIBBEAN LAGOONS
Freshwater lagoons cut through the jungle in the Limon province. Inside Tortuguero National Park, this environment shelters howler monkeys, river turtles, and iguanas from the ocean.
