Location: San Jose

Day 1 - 2 Mar 2019

Juan Santamaría International Airport

San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport

Content: Started our trip With a 11hr United Airlines flight, from Los Angeles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, Costa Rica. Small but excellent airport

Location: Bajos del Toro

Day 1 - 2 Mar 2019

Mango Valley

 Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley
 Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley
 Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley

Content: Taking a 1hr drive from airport we checked-in to hotel, house were cute and clean.

Location: Bajos del Toro

Day 1 - 2 Mar 2019

Mango Valley

Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley
Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley
Bajos del Toro, Mango Valley

Content: After resting at our room, we had dinner in our room. The food was good ordered from nearby restaurant and staff was always ready to help and suggest.

Location: Bajos del Toro

Day 2 - 3 Mar 2019

Hiking trails

Bajos del Toro, Hiking trails
Bajos del Toro, Hiking trails
Bajos del Toro, Hiking trails
Bajos del Toro, Hiking trails
Bajos del Toro, Hiking trails

Content: Had breakfast and left nearby hiking trails which was free activity provided by our accommodation, where we spent our day.

Cloud Forest

Bajos del Toro, Cloud Forest
Bajos del Toro, Cloud Forest
Bajos del Toro, Cloud Forest

Content: Walking through Cloud forest watching wild animals and birds around one of the best place to spend evening walking through forest.

Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo

Bajos del Toro, Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo

Content: The best Restaurant covered by lical farms, where we had dinner and food was super fresh at affordable price.

Location: Bajos del Toro

Day 3 - 4 Mar 2019

Manuel Antonio

Bajos del Toro, Manuel Antonio
Bajos del Toro, Manuel Antonio
Bajos del Toro, Manuel Antonio

Content: Taking quick bite we took a 4hrs drive to Manuel Antonio known for beautiful beaches and hiking trails.

Location: Manuel Antonio

Day 3 - 4 Mar 2019

Biesanz Bay

Manuel Antonio, Biesanz Bay
Manuel Antonio, Biesanz Bay
Manuel Antonio, Biesanz Bay

Content: Biesanz Bay is a beach with well kept hiking trails. Enjoyed walking on White-sand beach which is accessible to everyone.

Hotel San Bada

Manuel Antonio, Hotel San Bada

Content: Checked- in to hotel. The location was fantastic, rooms were clean and staff was very supportive.

Hotel San Bada

Manuel Antonio, Hotel San Bada
Manuel Antonio, Hotel San Bada

Content: Dinner was good they had buffet at the restaurant, pool bar is at the roof top.

Location: Manuel Antonio

Day 4 - 5 Mar 2019

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park

Content: After a breakfast, we took a 10min drive from our hotel and reached Manuel Antonio known for its beautiful beaches and hiking trails. The park has easy hiking and we spotted Monkeys and Sloths. It is closed on Monday.

Morpho Beach Bar

Manuel Antonio, Morpho Beach Bar
Manuel Antonio, Morpho Beach Bar

Content: Had a hectic day full of fun and exploration, we had fish for dinner at a beach restaurant, they serve fresh tropical food.

Location: Manuel Antonio

Day 5 - 6 Mar 2019

Sierpe

Manuel Antonio, Sierpe

Content: Took a 2hr drive and reached Sierpe which is known as gateway to Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park.

Location: Sierpe

Day 5 - 6 Mar 2019

Osa peninsula

Sierpe, Osa peninsula
Sierpe, Osa peninsula
Sierpe, Osa peninsula

Content: Embarking a boat down the Sierpe river, Passing through mangrove wetlands to reach our accommodation.

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Content: Checked-in to Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, nice place with a beautiful beach and clean rooms.

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Sierpe, Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Content: After dropping of our luggage after a long journey we had our lunch, and spent rest of our day gaining knowlege about jungle from a local guide. The food was fantastic seems like a five star restaurant.

Location: Sierpe

Day 6 - 7 Mar 2019

Corcovado National Park

Sierpe, Corcovado National Park
Sierpe, Corcovado National Park
Sierpe, Corcovado National Park
Sierpe, Corcovado National Park

Content: Had breakfast and hiked towards Corcovado National Park which is considered one of the world's most biodiverse regions. The most difficult park to reach but its worth it, the views of beach is breath taking.

Tapirs Spotting

Sierpe, Tapirs Spotting
Sierpe, Tapirs Spotting

Content: Joined our guide spotting Titi Monkeys and other wild life.

Tapirs Spotting

Sierpe, Tapirs Spotting
Sierpe, Tapirs Spotting

Content: Had a picnic lunch with other trek members and guide in the jungle. And headed back to our hotel.

Location: Sierpe

Day 7 - 8 Mar 2019

Drake Bay Airport

Sierpe, Drake Bay Airport
Sierpe, Drake Bay Airport

Content: After a breakfast, we left towards Drake Bay Airport, a small provincial airport which took a 45min drive to reach, airport does not have much staff.

Location: San Jose

Day 7 - 8 Mar 2019

Juan Santamaría International Airport

San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport

Content: Taking a small short distance chartered we reach back to San Jose, from were we will go to Alajuela mountains, which is the site for mountain ranges.

Alajuela mountains

San Jose, Alajuela mountains
San Jose, Alajuela mountains

Content: With a 1hr drive we reached Alajuela mountains, which is the site for Mountain ranges.

Xandari Resort & Spa

San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa
San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa
San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa

Content: Had lunch with great view outside, food was amazing and so do views were from restaurant.

Xandari Resort & Spa

San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa
San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa
San Jose, Xandari Resort & Spa

Content: Checked-in to hotel at Alajuela Mountains, great location surrounded by nature.

City View

San Jose, City View
San Jose, City View
San Jose, City View

Content: We sat outside relaxing and looking glowing city below.

Location: San Jose

Day 8 - 9 Mar 2019

Juan Santamaría International Airport

San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport
San Jose, Juan Santamaría International Airport

Content: Saying a final good-bye, we took a 45min drive and reached airport from where we had 9hr United Airlines flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. The flight was smooth and comfortable.