COSTA RICA (San José)

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ITINERARY

Day 1 – City of Origin – San José Arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport-Alajuela (SJO), followed by transfer to your chosen hotel in San José. Once in the capital, you have the rest of the day free to visit theaters, museums, and beautiful parks, or simply enjoy a Costa Rican coffee at a café while observing the daily life of the “Ticos.” Accommodation.

Day 2 – San José (Poás Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour & La Paz Waterfalls) Breakfast at the hotel followed by a tour to Poás Volcano. We take the Pan-American Highway towards the city of Alajuela, passing the Monument to Juan Santamaría and the famous Mango Park. On the way up to the volcano area, we will stop for a photo opportunity of the central valley and coffee plantations. Continuing our journey, we will visit the Doka estate, where you can enjoy a coffee tour at a wonderful plantation. Here, you will learn about the oldest production techniques of our “golden bean,” used by experts to make the best coffee in Costa Rica.

After the coffee tour, we continue our journey towards Poás Volcano. As we ascend to the volcano, you will notice the difference in microclimates and vegetation, appreciating the diverse agriculture present along the way, including ferns, flowers, strawberries, cattle farms, and the view of the central valley creating a beautiful landscape. This colossus, standing at 2,708 meters (8,000 feet) high, is active, and you will admire its impressive crater and gas emissions while learning about its phreatic and fumarolic activity, as well as the different ecosystems and lush vegetation found in this beautiful national park.

We will then proceed to La Paz Waterfalls. Upon arrival, we will walk along a beautiful trail that leads to various attractions within the park, including the aviary, the country’s largest butterfly observatory, the hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, and the exhibits of frogs, monkeys, and felines. Eventually, we will have a delicious buffet lunch in the middle of the rainforest. After lunch, we will take a walk to visit three impressive natural waterfalls formed by the same La Paz River. Note that this walk takes place in the humid tropical forest sector and includes steps in some parts of the trail, which is paved. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 3 – San José (Tour to Tortuga Island) After breakfast, we will go on a tour to Tortuga Island, located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas. Tortuga Island (named by the indigenous people as Tolinga) covers an area of 120 hectares and remains a protected forest, which has held the Blue Flag Ecological certification for over five years. This distinction is awarded to beaches in our country with uncontaminated waters.

Due to its geographical features, the waters around Tortuga Island are turquoise and ideal for swimming. Our catamaran has three different areas for your enjoyment: the main lounge with air conditioning, a bar section, and changing rooms; the bow area with a wonderful view of the landscapes we will navigate through; and the upper deck, designed for your relaxation, featuring a spacious jacuzzi. At the indicated time, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 4 – San José Breakfast and a free day for personal activities and to enjoy this destination (consult some optional activities to do in the destination). Accommodation.

Day 5 – San José – City of Origin At the indicated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport. You must be at the airport three hours before your flight departure time, and your transport will be ready to get you there on time. End of our services.