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Manuel Antonio - Uvita Beach - Los Santos Forest Reserve - San Jose (Self Drive)

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6 to 9+ Nights from $2,152*
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:

  • Flight into and out of San Jose City
  • Rental Car for 7 days. Pick up and Drop off: San Jose City Airport
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Manuel Antonio (Quepos)
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Uvita Beach
  • Hotel for 1 night in the Los Santos Forest Reserve area
  • Hotel for 1 night in San Jose City
  • Driving Time
    San Jose City - Manuel Antonio (Quepos): 3 hrs. approx.
    Manuel Antonio (Quepos) - Uvita Beach: 40-50 mins. approx.
    Uvita Beach - Los Santos Forest Reserve area: 2 hrs. 20-40 mins. approx.
    Los Santos Forest Reserve area - San Jose City: 2 hrs. 10 mins. approx.

Waves and the Nature of Costa Rica with a Rental Car!. Pick your car at San Jose City Airport and drive to Manuel Antonio (home to a namesake national Park in Quepos; Manuel Antonio is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world). After that, travel to South Pacific Coast, to Uvita Beach (gorgeous beaches, tropical jungle teeming with exotic wildlife. It is best known for its waves, which draw surfers from all around the world. A truly surfer's paradise). Continue to your Forest Lodge at The Central Valley South Area (the breathtaking Valley known as San Gerardo de Dota is where plethora of the Quetzals have made their home). Finally drive back for a last stay in San Jose City, before returning home.

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  • Manuel Antonio National Park (Quepos)

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Trip Summary

  • Manuel Antonio National Park (Quepos)
    Manuel Antonio National Park (Quepos)

    The lush rainforest and translucent shoreline have helped to make Manuel Antonio National Park and nearby Quepos immensely popular destinations for sportsmen, outdoor enthusiasts, and animal lovers from the world over. Certainly, it's the most visited National Park in Costa Rica.

    Visit Damas Island, Espadilla Beach, Cathedral Point, Escondido Beach, Playitas Beach, and so much more!

  • Uvita Beach
    Uvita Beach

    The tropical beaches of Uvita boast the sprawling Marino Ballena National Park and the famous Whale Tail. The bright green jungle interiors offer hiking and zip lining opportunities as well as cascading waterfalls. The coastline boasts miles of unspoiled tropical beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and world class surfing.

    Explore Uvita Beach, Uvita town, Whale's Tail, Marino Ballena National Park, Nauyaca Waterfalls, Arco Beach, Ventanas Beach and much more!

  • Los Santos Forest Reserve
    Los Santos Forest Reserve

    Visit the breathtaking natural surroundings of Costa Rica's Los Santos Forest Reserve situated just 55 miles away from the capital of San Jose. Experience striking surroundings amongst massive oak trees in thick forests where an abundance of diverse wildlife lives. If you're lucky enough, spot one of the forests famous inhabitants, the spectacular Quetzal, one of the most mythical and striking birds in the world! Nature lovers and bird lovers will rejoice in this true paradise filled with extraordinary eco-adventures and stunning natural wonders.

    Explore the Los Quetzales National Park, Savegre River, and so much more!

  • San Jose City
    San Jose City

    San Jose is Costa Rica's capital city, and the central nervous system of the country, serving as both a destination unto itself, and as a convenient base of operations for visitors to its other spectacular locations and natural wonders.

    Visit the National Theatre, Museo del Jade Marco Fidel Tristan Castro, La Sabana Metropolitan Park, National Museum, Plaza de la Cultura, Central Market, and much more.

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