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Costa Rica Family Relaxed Week: Arenal, La Fortuna Waterfalls, and Manuel Antonio Beaches

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Costa Rica Family Relaxed Week: Arenal, La Fortuna Waterfalls, and Manuel Antonio Beaches

to Costa Rica

A low-stress 5-day family itinerary combining rainforest nature, kid-friendly wildlife spots, volcano views, and classic beach time with real food stops.

Days

5

Stops

5

Style

family

Costa Rica Family Relaxed Week: Arenal, La Fortuna Waterfalls, and Manuel Antonio Beaches

About this Trip

Embark on a 5-day family trip from La Fortuna through Manuel Antonio to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

This itinerary is designed for families, with a mid-range budget, a mix of family travel & kid-friendly & practical itinerary, so you can feel like you're travelling with a local rather than following a tour bus timetable. You'll move at a comfortable pace, with travel days that stay manageable and plenty of time in each stop for unhurried walks, viewpoints, and slow meals that actually let you taste the place.

Think of this as a ready-made framework rather than a script: each day suggests a clear path and one or two anchor experiences, but always leaves room for spontaneous detours, extra coffee stops, and the kind of small discoveries that make trips feel personal.

Warm family trip with playgrounds, low-stress logistics, real food stops, buffers, and adult-friendly beauty.

1d

La Fortuna

Day 1
La Fortuna
1 restaurant
•
3 activities
1d

La Fortuna

Day 2
La Fortuna
2 restaurants
•
2 activities
1d

Manuel Antonio

Day 3
Manuel Antonio
1 restaurant
•
3 activities
1d

Manuel Antonio

Day 4
Manuel Antonio
1 restaurant
•
3 activities
1d

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Day 5
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
1 restaurant
•
3 activities
1d

La Fortuna

Day 1
La Fortuna
1 restaurant
•
3 activities

Restaurants

  • •El Chivo Monteverde? Actually: Soda Viquez

Activities

  • •Poas Volcano National Park
  • •Sarchí Central Park
  • •La Fortuna Waterfall (Catarata La Fortuna)

Did you know?

Arrive & Settle: San José to Arenal Area

1d

Manuel Antonio

Day 3
Manuel Antonio
1 restaurant
•
3 activities

Restaurants

  • •Restaurante El Jardin (Quepos)

Activities

  • •Sky Adventures Costa Rica
  • •Arenal Observatory Lodge
  • •Boca Río Beach

Did you know?

Wildlife Nature: Sloths & Rivers + Travel Toward Manuel Antonio

1d

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Day 5
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
1 restaurant
•
3 activities

Restaurants

  • •Restaurante Grano de Oro (Alajuela)

Activities

  • •Mariposario Butterfly Conservatory
  • •Rainforest Adventures? Actually: Parque Nacional Carara
  • •Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

Did you know?

Return Toward San José with a Scenic Stop

1d

La Fortuna

Day 2
La Fortuna
2 restaurants
•
2 activities

Restaurants

  • •Donde Mami (La Fortuna)
  • •El Choyin

Activities

  • •Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
  • •Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Did you know?

Arenal Volcano Views + Hot Springs (with Rainforest Breaks)

1d

Manuel Antonio

Day 4
Manuel Antonio
1 restaurant
•
3 activities

Restaurants

  • •Cafe Agua Azul

Activities

  • •Manuel Antonio National Park
  • •Playa Espadilla Sur
  • •Playa Biesanz

Did you know?

Manuel Antonio National Park + Beach Time

Trip Summary

Duration
5 Days
Best For
family
Stops
5 Locations

Trip Highlights

  • La Fortuna Waterfall (Catarata La Fortuna)
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
  • Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
  • Boca Río Beach
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Playa Biesanz

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