El Salto - Río Fortuna

🌋 La Fortuna 🏝️ Manuel Antonio 🏙️ San Jose Featuring active volcanos, natural hot springs, cascading waterfalls, lush jungles and infamous shorelines— this Costa Rica Travel Guide is hand-crafted for the adventure lovers and beach bums alike, with recommendations to fit every budget and activity level! This guide includes an interactive map featuring all of my favorite accommodations, restaurants, hidden gems and activities! With location pins and directions that connect directly to your phone's Google or Apple Maps, feel prepared for your trip without having to do hours of research yourself! 🗺️🔍 📋 This guide includes: - 10+ accommodations - 10+ food spots - 10+ waterfalls & hikes - 2 volcanos - 4 hot springs - 7 beautiful beaches - boat tours + island day trips - excursions + activities - direct links to all travels resources - exclusive photos and videos from me, and so much more! This is a LIVING guide: I will update it as I find more information and discover more places which means you have lifetime access to all updated information as it's added! ✍🏼 I only make guides based on areas I have not only been to but know well! I have spent 3+ weeks exploring Costa Rica in order to narrow down the destinations & experiences I share in this guide. l include both activities that I have done myself as well as those that are on my bucketlist for next time I visit! I will always call out the ones I have not done yet and provide you the exact resources you need to experience them yourself! Download the Thatch App for free so you can easily access all of the info right from your phone! 📱 For more Costa Rica content, check out my instagram + tiktok @taylorrblairr

Get ready for a stunning week of scenery, wildlife, and relaxation! You'll spend your time in 3 areas of Northern Costa Rica: the majestic Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, the cloud-kissed forests of Monteverde, and the sun-soaked beaches of Tamarindo. 🧳Trip summary Day 1 - Travel day Day 2 - La Fortuna (hiking & swimming) Day 3 - La Fortuna (wildlife & hotsprings) Day 4 - La Fortuna + Monteverde (hanging bridges & night hike) Day 5 - Monteverde (canopy tour & excursion options) Day 6 - Monteverde (cloud forest) Day 7 - Tamarindo (excursion options) Day 8 - Tamarindo (beach day) Day 9 - Travel day This itinerary is perfect for a Saturday through following Sunday week-long trip, but could be adapted to any date range. The trip is laid out with stops in three popular Northern cities, but any city could be added or removed to extend or shorten the trip. The itinerary assumes you have rented a car to travel between each destination, but there you can also find plenty of options to take shuttles between each city. Why this guide? 🎟️ Advance ticket purchase recommendations. Avoid the lines - and disappointment - by booking tickets ahead of time. You'll be guaranteed entrance and will enjoy walking straight in, past any lines for ticket purchases. Special call outs for combo tickets to bundle and save will also be included where available! 🧾 Location-specific packing list. This won't be a comprehensive list (surely you've remembered your socks), but it will cover some key items to toss in your bag for a truly great experience at your destination. 🏆 Honorable mentions. Unless you booked a one way ticket (jealous!), you've only got a limited time to explore. The suggested itinerary includes my opinions of the best choices for first time visitors with general interest. Feel free to swap those out with any of the honorable mentions. ✨ And finally... If you are looking for a more tailored experience with a unique twist based on your interests, travel dates, and more, a custom itinerary may be best. I look forward to helping bring your vacation vision to life!