12 Perfect Days In Costa Rica | Travel Guide & Itinerary

Don't travel to COSTA RICA without WATCHING THIS VIDEO! If you're planning to visit Costa Rica, then this video is essential to help you plan the best vacation possible. 12 Perfect Days In Costa Rica!

Let me make your trip EASY and UNFORGETTABLE. For less than $1.50 a day, I share all my favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and experiences gathered after 7 trips to Costa Rica. All in an organized, easy-to-use interactive map.

+WATCH THIS NEXT "12 Essential Travel Tips For Costa Rica"

Join me, Alexander Ayling, as I share with you my ESSENTIAL VACATION PLANNING ITINERARY FOR 12 PERFECT DAYS IN COSTA RICA, which I've learned by visiting this beautiful Central American country seven times!

From the pristine beaches of the Pacific to the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean to the awe-inspiring Volcano Arenal and its unforgettable jungle hot springs, Costa Rica is a GEM. If you love exotic wildlife, pristine nature, and friendly locals, then come experience the Pura Vida of Costa Rica.

USE AIRBNB AND TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL
⬇️⬇️⬇️

#CostaRica #Travel #TravelTips

I'm Alex, I'm a travel filmmaker, photographer, and TV host. On this channel, I'll share some travel vlogs, practical inspirational videos from lessons I've learned in my life and photography/ filmmaking tips to help you learn new skills and grow your creativity.
---
----
GET $55 Dollars FREE For Your Next AIRBNB!
---

---
BOOK RECS
---
---

[AlexanderAyling]

5, 000+ Likes 👍🏽- WE CAN DO IT TEAM! Hit the like button and if you’re new here, SUBSCRIBE. 🙏🏼

[DevI-vlgp]

Index

4:00 Stop 1 San Jose - Groceries DAY 1
Crocodile bridge
2hr drive

6:10 Stop 2 Playa Hermosa/Jaco DAY 2-3
Black Sand beaches
Ziplining
ATV Tour
Surfing
Jaco Walk Shopping Center
8:00 Rainmaker Park
Manuel Antonio Beach
1.5hr drive

9:10 Dominical DAY 4-5
Hippy stuff (vegan food, yoga)
Farmer's market
Waterfalls

10:40 Oso Penninsula DAY 6-8
11:20 Monta Palo beach
11:55 Drake's Bay

13:38 Pavones DAY 9-11

14:35 Arenal Hot Springs DAY 12-14
15:30 La Fortuna + Tabacon hot springs

Or something like that.

[connie]

My trip to Costa Rica last year was, hands down, the most amazing vacation I’ve ever been on. I can’t wait to go back!

[worldofwondersrelaxation]

Costa Rica is absolutely amazing. I remember my trip fondly. The weather, the food, the welcoming people, the nature, the wildlife... Also a very peaceful country (I believe is the only one in the world without an army?)

[ineslages]

Costa Rica is incredible! Definitly one of my favorite trips of all times! The Caribbean coast is a must go, as well as the rest of the country! Anyone than can go and spend two or three days in Tortoguero and Cahuita, each, should definitly go! Loved it so much

[CarrieRad]

This video is INCREDIBLE! Dreaming of going back!!!

[robertosalas]

I'm costa rican and I know my country is more expensive than other countries of the area but I promise you won't regret. Try not to go to San Jose, but if you want, don't spend more than one day there. Enjoy my beautiful Costa Rica! Thank Alex!!

[vant]

Great video, as a Costa Rican it is great to see the love you have for my country. As an avid hiker, my experiences of the Costa Rican countryside and mountains are great, you can find small towns, forests, agricultural fields and life, great food and coffee and architectural heritage in relatively short distances. San José downtown has lost most of its heritage since the 50s, and was previously a very attractive city, however there are areas, like the axis from Barrio Escalante down Barrio Aranjuez, Barrio Otoya and Barrio Amón, the area around the Paseo de las Damas and Nacional, España and Morazán parks, and from Nacional park to the Supreme Court and the northern part of Barrio Luján which still have beautiful architecture. I have been to Bahía Drake, but haven't been able to visit Puerto Jiménez. I can say that Bahía Drake is paradise: the hike from that to San Josecito beach is amazing and it is a great base for guided tours to visit Caño Island and sectors of Corcovado National Park as San Pedrillo and Sirena, where you can spot a lot wildlife very easily. For me, the most scenic way to arrive at Bahía Drake is arriving to Sierpe (which allows to see the 1930-1940s architecture of Palmar Sur and visiting the World Heritage Site of the Diquís culture at Finca 6) and going on a boat from there to Drake. The boat ride back from Bahía Drake to Sierpe was just after sunrise and the light was more than ideal for photography in the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland, the biggest in the country (even more than Tortuguero or Palo Verde).

[pablosirius]

I’m from Costa Rica and me and my girlfriend always enjoy your videos!

I would’ve love you to cover more from Guanacaste and Limon. For us that’s where the most beautiful beaches are!

PURA VIDA 🇨🇷

[marevaaaaaab]

"you'll fly from the USA for 3-6 hours" me, flying from switzerland, for 13h 🤡

[alisamehmal]

The Guanacasta province is beautiful. I fell in love with the Pura Vida vibe. We stayed in Playa Negra for 3weeks at an Air BNB. Amazing surf and beaches... And the sunsets 🌅. You are spot on with all of the great tips. 💯%
Can't wait to travel again and explore new places.
❤️🇨🇦

[myke]

Costa Rica is the closest place to paradise on earth!

[margaretpreston]

I really enjoyed this video! We stayed near Arenal Volcano at the famous Tabacon resort for 4 days and flew a scenic flight to quepos and stayed at Makanda by the Sea near Manuel Antonio. It was the best mix of relaxing and adventure for our honeymoon. We loved it so much we’re celebrating our two year anniversary there! I’m so excited to go back to this beautiful country!!

[sydthesciencekid__]

I love Costa Rica! From the surfing to the waterfall hikes!

[adamsdryan]

You basically did my 14 day trip reversed, I really enjoyed the cabins nestled in the trees and interacting with the animals there was a reserve that did re release and animal conservation that i going in had zero clue on but was quite the experience. Im a pet and critter kinda guy but it was amazing to see toucans rehabbed from the wild and other floral and fauna.

[jimenarodriguezchacon]

If you go to Costa Rica, visit limón, puerto viejo, and MANZANILLA!!

[chrissessions]

Man, I've been dreaming about going there ever since your previous Costa Rica video. This "itinerary" format is very helpful. I wouldn't mind more videos like this in the future. Keep being awesome, Alex and Carrie!

[martincortes]

I haven't even finished watching your video but I can't thank you enough I booked airfare then realized I didn't have a solid plan just knew of Jaco but didn't want to stay there my full 7 days I can tell I'm going to follow some of your recommendations thank you so much!

[jimenarodriguezchacon]

I'm from costa rica, and I love to find these videos talking good about our beautiful country :DD

[MacTravellers]

Just wanted to say this was the top video we used in planning our trip. We had a great time during our 5 weeks. Lots of videos to post now!