Since Flying into San Jose is typically less expensive than the city Liberia, some friends and I took advantage of a last minute flight special. If you have time to stay in the area, I would highly recommend a day or more rafting on the Pacuare River which I did on a separate visit to Costa Rica. From there we shared a shuttle to our first destination, Montverde, a small town tucked in a lush expanse of thick green forest. You can take a local bus which is way less expensive but can take more time. We stayed two nights in a bed and breakfast during the day drank delicious coffee, chose to do a zip line excursion in the cloud forest where we made some furry friends.
Our next stop was Tamarindo, a coastal surf town. The first day was spent relaxing on the beach, watching a beautiful sunset and eating fish tacos pared with pitchers of fresh sangria. The following day we chose to head out on the water on a catamaran tour.
The last destination was Santa Teresa, three nights, things to do:
- Rent a quad for $50/day, head to dream beach for quiet and relaxation or Montezuma where you can hike to a waterfall and plunge in to cool off!
- Hire a surf instructor, the waves a pretty strong, the guidance is well worth it.
- Head to the Bakery, a delicious café to refuel with local coffee and fresh pastries.
- End the day back in Santa Teresa at Casa MarBella. You can enjoy a few cocktails as you watch the sunset from their infinity pool.
Head back to San Jose to catch your flight home refreshed and recharged.
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