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10-Day Costa Rica Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
A day-by-day plan for 10 days and 9 nights in Costa Rica, built for first-time visitors flying into San José (SJO): 4 nights in La Fortuna, 2 in Monteverde and 3 in Manuel Antonio.
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One purchase, two ways to travel
Car edition
Rent a car at the airport and drive the whole route, with realistic drive times, parking and safety notes, and a rental insurance one-pager.
Shuttle edition
No car. The same route and the same days, with shared or private transfers and the jeep-boat-jeep crossing to Monteverde.
What the guide will include
A day-by-day plan: where you sleep, what to do, realistic travel time and a rain plan
A decision table to help you choose between car and shuttle
Travel times padded for real conditions, not just GPS estimates
A cost sheet for a couple and for a family of four
A booking timeline: what to reserve six months, three months and one week ahead
A rental car one-pager and an entry requirements one-pager
A packing list and a pinned Google Map
Built for a morning arrival at SJO
The main plan assumes you land in the morning. The guide also covers late arrivals and early departure flights.
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Join the waitlist and get our free Costa Rica Rental Car and Driving Cheat Sheet (PDF)