Costa Rica 2-Week Itinerary: The Complete 14-Day Route

Days 3–5 — La Fortuna / Arenal Volcano (2 h 30 min)

Hot springs, hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, and a full-day trip to Río Celeste — the blue river fed by Tenorio Volcano.

Days 6–7 — Monteverde (3 h via Tilarán, or taxi-boat-taxi across the lake)

Cloud forest reserve, the original canopy tour, treetop hanging bridges, and a night walk. Bring a rain shell — it rains sideways here.

Days 8–10 — Sámara or Nosara (3 h 30 min)

Guanacaste without the resorts. Sámara for swimming and families; Nosara for surf and yoga. Three nights of doing nothing — you will have earned them.

Days 11–13 — Manuel Antonio and the Central Pacific (4 h 30 min)

National park, plus Uvita / Marino Ballena as a day trip — the Whale’s Tail sandbar that forms at low tide. Humpback season runs July–October and December–March.

Day 14 — Manuel Antonio → Sarchí (3 h)

Back to the Western Valley. Last night 35 minutes from the airport.

Day 15 — Flight home

An unhurried departure. Sarchí is the best place in the country for real artisan shopping — Souvenir Marín is the maker, not the reseller — so leave room in the suitcase.