Costa Rica: Arenal, Manuel Antonio & Nosara (our trip) — 15 days in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica: Arenal, Manuel Antonio & Nosara (our trip)

15 days in Costa Rica for 4 travelers: Sky Adventures Arenal zipline, Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges, Proyecto Asis wildlife rescue. About $2,723 per person.

$10,890total for 4 travelersAbout $2,723 per person · estimate, checked 2026-10-27
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Day 1 2026-12-31 · $1,110

  • AfternoonAdobe Rent a Car (whole trip)Rental car picked up on arrival.$950
  • OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Book on airbnb.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2027-01-01 · $600

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Day 3 2027-01-02 · $780

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Day 4 2027-01-03 · $540

  • MorningMístico Arenal Hanging Bridges (self-guided)8:30 am self-guided bridges.$120Book this on GetYourGuideWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • MorningArenal Volcano National Park hikePark entry required.$80
  • AfternoonBaldi Hot SpringsThermal pools — tickets bought day-of.$180Book on baldihotsprings.crWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Book on airbnb.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 5 2027-01-04 · $600

  • MorningWaterfall rappelling / canyoning (lunch included)With Pure Adventure Costa Rica or Desafío Adventure Company.$440Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Book on airbnb.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 6 2027-01-05 · $360

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Day 7 2027-01-06 · $560

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Day 8 2027-01-07 · $180

  • OvernightManuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Base on the Pacific for 4 nights.$180Book on airbnb.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 9 2027-01-08 · $440

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Day 10 2027-01-09 · $360

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Day 11 2027-01-10 · $200

  • MorningBeach day in Nosara“Chill beach.”Free
  • OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Book on airbnb.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 12 2027-01-11 · $480

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Day 13 2027-01-12 · $440

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Day 14 2027-01-13 · $480

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Day 15 2027-01-14

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Entry (US citizens)Passport required. No visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. source
CurrencyCosta Rican colón (CRC) source
PlugsType A/B · 120 V source
Driving sideRight source
Weather (your dates)Dec: highs ~78°F, lows ~69°F · Jan: highs ~78°F, lows ~68°F source La Fortuna, 2016–2025 daily averages
Main airportSJO · Juan Santamaría International Airport source

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Stays$2,520
Flights$3,760
Activities$2,980
Food$680
Transport$950
Restaurants$680
Relax$180
Activities$2,800
Flights$3,760
Lodging$2,520
Getting around$950
Priced for 4 travelers (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026). Category lines are for the original party.$10,890 total

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