{"id":364372,"date":"2008-01-04T03:57:15","date_gmt":"2008-01-04T03:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/?p=364372"},"modified":"2017-06-20T20:39:51","modified_gmt":"2017-06-20T20:39:51","slug":"two-weeks-in-costa-rica-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jorgep.com\/blog\/two-weeks-in-costa-rica-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Weeks In Costa Rica 2006"},"content":{"rendered":"

Couple of  years ago, we had a fantastic trip to Costa Rica.  <\/p>\n

Although I have been there many times, this time we were accompanied by family friends  (another family of 4) and felt a bit of the pressure to show them a memorable time.      <\/p>\n

So much to see!  Not enough to cover in one trip, so we  decided to divide the trip in two section for maximum exposure:  Beach and Jungle.   <\/p>\n

For part 1, we found a rental house in a location we thought was a good one to base our explorations, near Jaco Beach –  It was a fantastic house: on the beach, and with a great pool.   We did exploration trips from the base house to the beaches, and Central Valley… For Part 2, which was a bit more remote, we stayed at the Hotel Arenal which was very reasonable and very nice.<\/p>\n

Very happy to report we all had a great time, and we build a lifetime of memories!   <\/p>\n

I am publishing  our schedule  in the hopes that it may help someone else.  <\/p>\n

(Pardon the simplicity! — I hope to add pictures and more details  at some point)  <\/p>\n

OUR ITINERARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day<\/td>\n Activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14-Dec<\/td>\nLate Arrival SJO – Costa Rica Marriott San Jos\u00e9<\/a> (GREAT HOTEL! )<\/p>\n
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  •  About 20 minutes from the Airport (have shuttle)<\/li>\n
  • Beatiful and great landing hotel outside the city.<\/li>\n
  • Location:  Heredia Province, Bel\u00e9n, Costa Rica<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15-Dec<\/td>\nDrive to the Beach House (Playa Agujas <\/a>near Jaco.)<\/p>\n
16-Dec<\/td>\nManuel Antonio National Preserve<\/a> Trip Day  <\/p>\n
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  • Drive to Manuel Antonio – 2.5 hours (costanera hwy: 95Km)<\/li>\n
  • Beach & Market time<\/li>\n
  • Lunch in Town –  (Sandinista Airplane Restaurant) <\/li>\n
  • Walk in town & Drive.<\/li>\n
  • Drive back to the house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

17-Dec<\/td>\nLocal Sightseeing – House \/ Beach  \/ Short Drive (80 Km round trip)<\/p>\n
18-Dec<\/td>\nLocal Activity   (total Drive time 2 hours)<\/p>\n
19-Dec<\/td>\nBack to the City (Long day!)<\/p>\n
20-Dec<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

House \/ Beach  (Relax Day  – Pool & Beach) <\/p>\n

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21-Dec<\/td>\nLocal Activities:<\/p>\n
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  • Horseback riding in the Jungle and the Beach<\/li>\n
  • Horse Show night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

22-Dec<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

House \/ Beach  –  (Relax Day – Pool & Beach) <\/p>\n

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23-Dec<\/td>\nCapital day:   Get to know the City:  San Jose<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  • Gold Museum<\/li>\n
  • National Theater<\/li>\n
  • Central Market <\/li>\n
  • <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24-Dec<\/td>\nHouse \/  Beach  ( Relax Day – Pool & Beach) <\/p>\n

Christmas Eve Dinner at the house<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

25-Dec<\/td>\nDrive  to Arenal Area:    <\/p>\n

Destination:    Los Lagos Resort<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

26-Dec<\/td>\nExplore Arenal Area Day 1 –<\/p>\n
27-Dec<\/td>\nExplore Arenal Area<\/a> Day 2 –<\/p>\n
28-Dec<\/td>\nDrive back to San Jose<\/p>\n
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  • 3 -4 hour drive (136Km)<\/li>\n
  • Back to the Marriott San Jose <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29-Dec<\/td>\nRelax Day –  <\/p>\n
30-Dec<\/td>\nLeave back to the USA — Airport (early) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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UPDATE: <\/p>\n

In researching my trip,   I found a few other resources and guides that may be helpful as well.  I will try to update this from time to time… They follow: <\/p>\n