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Hi everyone,

It took us a long time to readjust after our last trip—the contrast with our daily life was just so stark.

Everything felt so simple and natural there... We were in this green paradise at the end of May 2026.

Our itinerary included: Manuel Antonio National Park and its beaches, Quepos and its marina (with a beautiful pair of scarlet macaws along the way), a photo stop at Crocodile Bridge on the way back to San José, and then the Caribbean coast with Cahuita National Park (an 8 km trail with caimans, sloths, and a tour with a local guide). We wrapped up with Tortuguero, accessible only by boat, before a final stop in the tropical rainforest of Sarapiquí and its stunning Selva Verde Lodge.

Our daily itinerary: |15/05/2026 Day 1|✈ Arrival — Juan Santamaría Airport, San José |16/05/2026 Day 2|🏠 San José |17/05/2026 Day 3|🚗 Road → Monteverde |18/05/2026 Day 4|🌳 Monteverde — Cloud Forest |19/05/2026 Day 5|🚤 Road → Manuel Antonio / Quepos |20/05/2026 Day 6|🦜 Manuel Antonio National Park |21/05/2026 Day 7|🏝 Manuel Antonio — Water activities |22/05/2026 Day 8|🌿 Manuel Antonio — Free day |23/05/2026 Day 9|✈ Juan Santamaría Airport |24/05/2026 Day 10|👨🌾 Road → Cahuita National Park |25/05/2026 Day 11|🐊 Cahuita National Park |26/05/2026 Day 12|🏝 Cahuita — Caribbean culture |27/05/2026 Day 13|🐢 Road → Tortuguero |28/05/2026 Day 14|🐊 Tortuguero — Canals & Jungle |29/05/2026 Day 15|⛺ Road to Sarapiquí |30/05/2026 Day 16|✈ Departure — Juan Santamaría Airport

We documented every step in detail (itinerary, practical tips, animals we spotted) in our travel journal: https://studiodurhone.blogspot.com

Feel free to ask if you have questions about any part of the trip!

Hey fellow travelers! For those of you drawn to Mexico, I put together this little site to share our 49-day trip in January 2026. (Give it a few seconds to fully load—you’ll see there are tons of photos, tips, and more!) Happy travels! https://noemarphil6.wixsite.com/voyagesdenoemarphil

A 4-month travel journal of a family with two kids aged 9 and 11 across the Americas, spring-summer 2025. US, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil. link to our blog

More of a journal with descriptions, encounters, light reflections, and photos than a travel blog featuring photos of a young woman in shorts on a dune or by the side of a road, shot from behind with a hat and a mug.

We decided to leave.

To drop everything and try the adventure. The real deal? Not quite. We did some planning, skimmed through travel guides, and booked 4 nights.

But most importantly, we have a return flight.

The adventure has an end date. Like in any neat story, the parenthesis will close. The memory-making machine will run, feeding us for a while. For a long time, we hope. Helping us grow. But we know the machine will stop, leaving its faint scent lingering in our orderly lives, like a footprint in the sand.

Read more here: our blog

Costa Rica isn’t just a destination for wildlife and nature. We discovered Costa Rican gastronomy, and between traditional dishes and Caribbean influences, you won’t be disappointed.

Here are some dishes to try during your trip:

Gallo Pinto: The national dish! A mix of rice, black beans, onions, and peppers, often served with eggs and tortillas. Casado: A complete meal with rice, beans, vegetables, grilled meat or fish, and fried plantains. Olla de Carne: A traditional stew made with meat and vegetables. Chifrijo: A mix of fried beans, pork, and tortillas.

Not to mention the many exotic fruits—nothing like what we eat in France. Pineapples, mangoes, papayas, passion fruits...

I’ve detailed everything on this page: dishes, drinks, and fruits to discover during your trip to Costa Rica.

Feel free to share your favorites! ;)