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Wide panorama of Costa Rica's volcanoes, cloud forests, and pristine beaches at golden hour

Costa Rica Volcanoes Cloud Forest and Beaches Itinerary

This Costa Rica volcanoes cloud forest and beaches itinerary drives the SJO triangle clockwise with real drive times, park fees, and booking traps.

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Costa Rican cuisine on a rustic outdoor table: gallo pinto, casado, Salsa Lizano, ceviche, tropical fruit and coffee.

Traditional Costa Rican Food: Sodas, Casado, Gallo Pinto

Skip the $18 tourist casado: traditional Costa Rican food costs $5 at sodas two streets back, and that gallo pinto tastes better anyway.

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Golden-hour panorama of Puntarenas coastline with city spit and Gulf of Nicoya

Things to Do in Puntarenas Costa Rica: Port, Ferries, Wildlife

Skip the city beach and the $14 aquarium: the real things to do in Puntarenas Costa Rica are the ferry, Tárcoles, and Isla Tortuga.

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Surfers in silhouette along Santa Teresa beach at golden hour

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: A Logistics-First Travel Guide

Plan on 5-7 hours door-to-door from SJO and skip September rains: here's how to actually time your Santa Teresa Costa Rica trip right.

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