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DAY 1 (MON): Arrival - San Jose
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It’s finally here - the commencement of your epic journey starts today. When you arrive, one of our hearty and forever-smiling guides will be waiting to greet you with a hug, smile and Bamboo hi-5!
You’ll then be whisked off to the accommodation to get rested and refreshed. There will be an informal meet & greet for those of you feeling energised enough tonight. Let the adventure begin!
DAY 2 (TUE): San Jose
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To kick off today, we will gather you all for an in-depth orientation. We'll explain some do's and don'ts, the culture and customs as well as offer some tips to help you get the most out of this trip.
It's then off to the animal rescue centre, located about an hour and a half away from San Jose city. We'll have a brief look around and learn about the work going on to protect the country's flora and fauna.
Once we are all happy and in the know, we will head back to our lodging for a relaxing afternoon before heading out for a welcome dinner together.
DAY 3 (WED): San Jose
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Today we will head to the animal rescue centre and get straight into feeding, cleaning cages, and learning more about the country's ecosystem and animals.
We will spend tonight back in San Jose and enjoy an evening walk around downtown, checking out the shops and seeing the sights and monuments, You'll feel like a local in no time!
DAY 4 (THU): San Jose to Pacific Coast
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After breakfast, it's time to get on the road and head off to the Pacific Coast and our turtle conservation project!
On arrival at the project we'll have a chat about the work that's going on here to save Costa Rica's turtle population.
DAYS 5 - 7 (FRI - SUN): Pacific Coast
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Working with a local award-winning initiative, we will be doing a variety of tasks that not only focus on the turtle population but also the education of the local community.
The beaches of this area are stunning and have been the fertile breeding grounds for these turtles for thousands of years. Together we'll work to reverse the negative effects that humans have created and ensure that these legendary creatures continue to have a safe and sacred land for breeding.
Whether you're involved with beach clean ups, night patrols or educating the local community, each and every task will play and important part towards the overall goal of improving the lives, and sustaining the population of Costa Rica's sea turtles.
DAY 8 (MON): Pacific Coast to La Fortuna
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This morning we'll bid farewell to the coast and set off on our 300 kilometre journey to the picturesque town of La Fortuna.
Famous for its active volcano, lake and hot springs, the surrounding vistas are like something from Jurassic Park, all that's missing are the dinos!
We'll start off our stay here with an introductory tour of the local flora and fauna before settling into our accommodation for the night.
DAY 9 (TUE): La Fortuna
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Today we get our adventure on with a hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park.
Learn about the history of the area, witness remaining lava rocks from the last eruption and get ready for some amazing views!
DAY 10 (WEDNESDAY): La Fortuna
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An amazing boat adventure awaits in the marshy wildlife refuge of Los Chiles. Just a couple of hours from La Fortuna, here lies one of the world's most biodiverse animal habitats.
Cruising along the river in this nature lovers paradise, we'll be looking out for numerous bird, reptile and plant species.
DAY 11 (THU): La Fortuna to San Jose
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After our last jungle breakfast, we're heading back to the beginning, back to where it all started with a road trip to San Jose.
But the fun doesn't end just yet, we have a final night-out to give Costa Rica the send-off it truly deserves!
DAY 12 (FRI): Departure - San Jose
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It's over...the end! Trust us, you won't believe how much you've done, how much you've experienced, how many new friends you've made and how soon you want to be back here in this magical country.
How to travel Costa Rica on a budget. Detailed cost break down and full itinerary | Two weeks trip
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- Alajuela
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- Mistico Hanging Bridges
- Rio Celeste
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- Playa Flamingo
Diving at Islas Santa Catalina
- Monteverde
- Santa Elena Cloud Forest
- Cerros Amigos
- Quepos
- Osa Peninsula
Bolita Rainforest Hostel
- Drake Bay
Diving at Isla Del Cano
- Platanillo
- Nauyaca Falls
- Alajuela
EPIC 7-Day Costa Rica Road Trip - A Costa Rica Travel Guide
Pura vida! After living close to 4 months in Costa Rica, we got another chance to explore the nook and cranny of the country once more, this time via a rental car, which is also the best way to get around Costa Rica.
00:00 Intro
00:48 Road trip itinerary
01:15 San Jose
01:30 Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos
01:54 Reptilandia, Dominical
01:58 Marino Ballena National Park, Uvita
02:04 Catarata Uvita
02:15 Corcovado National Park
02:35 Rincon Playa San Josecito
04:45 Best surfing spots in Costa Rica
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07:10 Los Quetzales National Park
07:26 Carlos Durán Sanitarium
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Costa Rica - Drake Bay - 4x4 Road to Playa Rincon De San Josecito - Timelapse
Costa Rica, Drake Bay, 4x4 road to Playa Rincon De San Josecito Timelapse
San Josecito - Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Playa San Josecito | Bahía Drake | Parque National Corcovado | De tour | Super especial
Lugares recomendados para caminar en Bahía Drake, Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
super precioso.
lugares para hacer Snorkel por su propia cuenta.
caminata cerca de los senderos de Corcovado.
*Centro américa.
Hermoso paraíso.
lugar paradisíaco para visitar sin pagar y conocer más.
De tour en Costa Rica.
caminar alrededores de Bahía Drake es un tour hermoso y lo mejor de todo gratis.
sin embargo también hay tour de paga y muy económicos.
Hacernos también tour con Nativos Corcovado.
como tour a flote, caminatas nocturnas, camping entre otros.
* caminatas por senderos | viajes a la montaña | tours a Corcovado | recomendaciones | tickets ó entradas | isla del caño | caminatas locales | Sierpe de Osa | Puntarenas | Nativos Corcovado | Río Agujitas Farm | Pura vida.
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COMENTA QUE TE GUSTARÍA SABER DEL PARQUE NACIONAL CORCOVADO Y DE BAHÍA DRAKE.
Drake Bay Trail, the best hike in Costa Rica
The Drake Bay Trail is a beautiful, free hiking trail of 10 km (one way) that takes you through lush jungle and along stunning beaches on the coast of southwestern Costa Rica. It starts from the town of Drake Bay (Agujitas or Bahía Drake) on the north side of the Osa Peninsula and runs to Playa San Josecito. Practical info about this trail and other hikes in Costa Rica:
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2022 Costa Rica - Corcovado Snorkeling near Caño island - Sharks, turtles, whales and more
#travellingisliving - Costa Rica - Corcovado Snorkeling. Caño island. On the sailing trip there we saw Humpback whales, dolphins and green turtles. It takes app. 45 minutes to get there from Drake Bay. While snorkeling we saw white tipped sharks, turtles, starfish and lots of other fish. On the way back we stopped at what looked like a bounty island and stayed on Playa san Josecito
We were there in July 2022.
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00:00 Getting on the boat and sailing towards Caño Island
00:27 Humpback whales
00:44 Green Seaturtles
01:02 Snorkeling
01:28 Starfish
01:57 White-tipped shark
02:28 Large school of fish - water quite unclear here :-(
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03:32 White-tipped reef sharks
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10 Days Costa Rica Adventure 2024! La Fortuna | Tamarindo | Manuel Antonio | Drake Bay | Corcovado
This is our Costa Rica Road trip travel vlog in 2024 ! We will take you on our tour to the beautiful pacific coast cities of La Fortuna, Tamarindo, Liberia, Manuel Antonio, Drake Bay, Uvita and San José!
We will visit the Sloth Territory, the El Arenal Volcano National Park, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, the Jardin Tamarindo Food Truck Park, do a Turtle Nesting Tour, visit Playa Langosta, watch football in Liberia, see the Crocodile Bridge, Manuel Antonio National Park and the very cool Restaurant El Avion, walk on Trails in Drake Bay, visit the most remote National Park of Costa Rica - Corcovado National Park, relax on the Whale Tail Beach in Uvita, the Catarata Waterfall and a Butterfly Garden and watch Saprissa win in San José!
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Arenal 1968 Lava Trails
Entry Ticket 23,15 EUR / 25,90 USD
Mistico Park
Entry Ticket: 29,63 EUR / 33,15 USD
Sloth's Territory (highly recommend)
Tour Ticket: 37,66 EUR / 42,14 USD
Hotel Tangara Arenal
116,75 EUR / 130,63 USD for 2 Nights
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Natives Way Turtle Nesting Tour
Entry Ticket 50 EUR / 55 USD
Hotel Elixir
80,50 EUR / 89 USD per night
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Hotel Javy Liberia via. Booking-com
Per night 64,08 EUR / 71,02 USD
Hotel Manuel Antonio via. Booking-com
Per night 64,22 EUR / 71,22 USD
Self guided Tour Ticket at Manuel Antonio National Park
Entry Ticket: 16,88 EUR / 18,71 USD
Info: You can only enter the park within a specific time frame. For example 7am-7.40am
Bring your own bottle to refill some water in the park for free. Don't bring plastic bottles of course.
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Price: 44 EUR / 47,83 USD per Person per Night in March 2024
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They will help you with booking a Corcovado Tour and organize everything.
One Day Tour Ticket: 72,20 EUR / 78,49 USD per Person in March 2024
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Arrival San José and road to La Fortuna
02:40 Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
05:50 Sloth Territory
12:32 Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
17:22 La Fortuna City
18:33 Tamarindo
21:37 Turtle Nesting Tour
24:33 Playa Langosta
26:35 Liberia
27:41 Crocodile Bridge
29:06 Manuel Antonio, Quepos
33:21 Manuel Antonio National Park
41:09 El Avion Restaurant, Costa Rica
42:44 Road Trip to Drake Bay
43:50 Corcovado National Park
57:45 Drake Bay
01:00:47 Uvita
01:06:37 San José - CD Saprissa (Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá)
01:08:12 Departure San José
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Playa en San Josecito, Drake, Costa Rica
Una playita en San Josecito de Drake, un pequeño paraíso en Costa Rica, al fondo la Reserva Biológica Isla del Caño.
Here a little beach at San Josecito, Drake Bay, South Pacific of Costa Rica, behind this, Caño Island Biological Reserve.
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Explore this beautiful Greentique Hotel that mixes adventure on both land and at sea. Enjoy a delicious meal-inclusive stay with the chance to meet like minded travelers and experience thrilling adventures in the famous Corcovado National Park or by scuba diving around Isla del Caño.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Drake, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Drake, Drake Bay, Puntarenas, Costa Rica: 1. Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort *****
2. Drake Bay Getaway Resort ***
3. Drake Bay Wilderness Resort
4. La Terraza Verde Lodge
5. Las Cotingas Lodge
6. Mohagine Hotel **
7. Hotel Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge ****
8. Aguila de Osa Inn
9. Mirians Place Drake *
10. Vistadrake Lodge **
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1. Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, 01001 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $706 - $2,363
Offering charming cabins with terraces looking onto the surrounding rainforest, this eco-friendly resort is on Drake Bay, 92 m from the beach. Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort features an open-air restaurant.
2. 200 Meters South of the Jinetes de Osa Hotel in Drake Bay, 60111 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $581 - $821
This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Drake Bay Getaway Resort offers accommodations in Drake. Free private parking is available on site.
3. Agujitas River Mouth, Drake Bay, 13710 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $332 - $340
This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Drake Bay Wilderness Resort is located in Drake.
4. a 300 metros de la playa, en el centro del Pueblo., 60702 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $112 - $141
La Terraza Verde Lodge offers accommodations in Drake.
5. puntarenas,osa,drake, 60503 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $32 - $141
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Showcasing a terrace and views of the sea, Las Cotingas Lodge is located in Drake.
6. 2da Esquina Calle Principal, 60503 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $22 - $53
This property is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Mohagine Hotel offers accommodations in Drake. Free WiFi is featured and free private parking is available on site.
7. Contiguo al Parque Nacional Corcovado, 1482-1250 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $449 - $1,341
This property is a 6-minute walk from the beach. Offering a beautiful setting next to Corcovado National Park, Hotel Casa Jungle Lodge has charming bungalows and suites overlooking its gardens. Just 2 km from the nearest beach, it features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a restaurant.
8. Bahia Drake, 00011 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $411 - $821
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Located by the mouth of the River Aguijitas just outside Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park, this eco-friendly hotel offers amazing views of Drake Bay. The charming rooms have a private terrace with sea views.
9. 800 meters west of Drake, 61000 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $20 - $56
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Mirians Place Drake is located in Drake in the Corcovado National Park The beach is only at 200 m from the property.
10. 150m este de La Escuela Drake 75m este del Telefono Publico, Puntarenas, Drake Ba, 60503 Drake, Costa Rica, Price range: $43 - $287
This property is a 12-minute walk from the beach. Vistadrake Lodge offers accommodations in Drake. Free private parking is available on site.
Costa Rica - Drake Bay - Playa Cocalito
Costa Rica, Drake Bay, Cocalito Beach in the morning, good for swimming
Toucans in the trees, San Josecito Beach, near Drake Bay Costa Rica, Jan 2014
Toucans in the trees, San Josecito Beach, near Drake Bay Costa Rica, January 29 2014
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