Day 1: arrival in San Jose, rest

 

Day 2: after breakfast, a visit to the Poás volcano, where you will be amazed by the impressive main crater and sulphurous fumaroles, then a transfer and a tour of the authentic DOKA coffee plantations, where you will see under the hood the entire process of local coffee production. Next, you continue to La Paz Waterfall Garden, where a walk and lunch will be on the agenda. direction of the Pacific coast of Quepos and a stop at the crocodile river Tarcoles.

Day 3: visit Manuel Antonio NP, animal watching + swimming at the most romantic beaches - Playa Espadilla Sur , the park has a dense jungle with rich fauna and flora, the park is known for its efforts to protect endangered species.

Day 4: crossing towards Uvita, swimming in a waterfall and late afternoon lunch at a famous restaurant - fantastic Tilapia.

Day 5: Bahia Ballena National Park boat trip to see dolphins, swim and relax on the endless beaches in the shape of a whale fin. This park is known as a place where whales often appear during the course. This NP is a place with high ecological awareness.

Day 6: Nayuaca falls – trek to one of the most amazing waterfalls in Costa Rica, afternoon relaxing at Playa Hermosa with refreshments at the nearby Uvita Waterfall

7. Day: direction Turialba to Cartago, city tour. In Cartago, let's see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels (La Virgen de los Angeles). Although it does not stand out from the terrain at the moment, it was built in 1639 on the rock on which the Marian miracle took place. The Virgin Mary is here
she appeared repeatedly in the form of a statue made of dark stone. This basilica is the holiest in Costa Rica. Every year at the beginning of August, up to two million believers make a pilgrimage here. On the grounds of the basilica, "miraculous" water flows intermittently from a sacred spring (ducted into pipes). The small statue of the black Virgin of the Angels (La Negrita) is kept in the basement of the basilica. You can rest the rest of the evening after a long journey.

8. Day: morning visit to IRAZU volcano and transfer to Puerto Viejo

 

9th Day: for the BriBri Indians (strong connection with nature and life in it), who still have their own language. We will see how the Bribri Indians live mainly from the cultivation of crops such as cassava, cocoa, bananas and coffee. We will be part of the chocolate processing process and try it ourselves. On the way back we will visit Cahuita National Park. This park is surrounded by beautiful beaches with fine sand and the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea. During a light walk along the coast, we will have the opportunity to get to know tropical rainforest nature, to observe a large number of animals in the treetops. And of course we'll take a bath. NP Cahuita, rest on a beautiful white beach

Day 10: kayak trip on the Punta Uva river, relaxation on the beaches of the Caribbean (alternatively, a night jungle tour with a Czech guide).

Day 11: Bike trip through the rainforest to Manzanillo (an exciting place of Afro-Arab culture) located near the border with Panama. The park is known for its diversity of coral reefs, whose underwater world is stunning. The park is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches and the turquoise blue water of the Caribbean Sea. Here we get to know what a tropical paradise is. Boat to the wild beach of Punta Mona (alternatively).

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Day 12: Relax on the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, in the evening visit the vibrant Puerta Vieja (alternatively)

13. Day: departure towards San Jose and departure