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| Day 1: Los Angeles / San Jose (Costa Rica) / City Tour | |||||||||
Take
a morning flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, Costa Rica. Warm welcome
and greeting from our professional guide. After lunch at local restaurant,
explore this fascinating city. Explore San José at night and discover
the history and culture of Costa Rica's capital city. During this sightseeing
tour you will visit the most popular monuments downtown. This journey
starts at one of the main historical roads in Costa Rica, Paseo Colón.
This road crosses the capital city and is home to the emblematic Children's
Hospital and San Juan de Dios Hospital. The Children's Hospital was inaugurated
May 24, 1964, and since then it's been serving the welfare of Costa Rican
children. This hospital is one of the most important and leading pediatric
centers in Latin America.
Going further into the heart of the city, you will find the San Juan de Dios Hospital. Founded in 1855 this hospital was declared of national historic value in 1994. Close to the hospital is the La Merced Park, a popular gathering spot for foreign nationals. The tour continues on 2nd Avenue until you reach the famous Central Park, which according to some historians was built in 1837. This park was remodeled in the 90s and its beautiful kiosk was the only original piece that was left standing. The Melico Salazar Theather, named after one of the most important tenors in Costa Rica, granted the general population access to cultural activities and shows. Today, the Theatre hosts from children shows to opera concerts. Diagonally from this theater is the Metropolitan Cathedral, a religious symbol for the Costa Rican society. This neoclassical church was designed by the Spaniard, José Quirce, but has been transformed over the years to what it is today. Close to the Cathedal you'll find one of Costa Rica's most precious architectural masterpieces, the National Theater. This theater has hosted the most important cultural and social events in the country and its construction was the result of enormous efforts from Costa Ricans and the great vision of prominent businessmen from the late eighteen hundreds. Finally, you will reach the recently renovated Plaza de la Democracia, home to the former Bellavista Fort. Bullet holes from the 1948 Civil War can still be observed in the walls of this building, which is now the National Museum. The Museum holds diverse botanical, entomological, and ornithological collections. After enjoying this sightseeing tour, you will be taken to a typical restaurant to get a taste for true Costa Rican food. |
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| Day 2: Poas Volcano - Village of Sarchi – San Jose | |||||||||
Admire
the majestic and imposing crater of Poás Volcano at 2.708 meters,
high and enjoy a magnificent view of the central valley and its enormous
crater, considered one of the greatest in the world. After admiring this
national park, we will visit Doka Estate we will guide you through all
the coffee production stages in a breathtaking atmosphere you will have
the opportunity to closely observe and understand how a first choice bean
turns into a fabulous cup of coffee. You will walk through the planted
fields, see our “beneficio” (coffee mill) and smell the aroma
emitted a typical lunch will be serve, then continue to the town of Sarchí,
cradle of Costa Rica crafts and the construction and painting of the typical
oxcarts. |
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| Day 3: San Jose – Tortuguero National Park – San Jose | |||||||||
An
expedition through the dense jungle of one of the most beautiful and scenic
regions of Costa Rica. Sail the exotic channels of Tortuguero National
Park, famous for its solitary beaches where the nesting of gigantic green
turtles takes place.(Jul to Sept) Tortuguero is one of the most important
nesting sites of the Green Turtle in the Western Hemisphere. A navigable
network of channels and lagoons cross the National Park of Tortuguero,
which allows you to be in direct contact with the great variety of flora
and fauna. We will leave early and travel through the Braulio Carrillo
National Park where we will pass mountains covered by dense forests, as
well as numerous rivers and waterfalls, until we arrive at the Caribbean
of Costa Rica. Here, we will cross the banana plantations to board the
boat to sail to Tortuguero National Park. |
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| Day 4: Tortuguero National Park – San Jose | |||||||||
Breakfast
at the Hotel. Boat transportation from the hotel to Caño Blanco
port. Arrive to Caño Blanco transportation back to San José.
Lunch on way. |
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| Day 5: Tabacón Hot Springs Tour | |||||||||
The
visit to the most active volcano and the opportunity to relax in the hot
springs, will offer an unforgettable experience. One of the most popular
tours in Costa Rica. In route towards the volcano we will pass by La Fortuna
the closest town to the volcano where in a cleared day you will have the
opportunity to admire the majestic colossus. Costa Rica’s most active
volcano periodically erupts, rumbling as it sends clouds of smoke and
ash into the sky. Witness the spectacle of the volcano at night, watching
the red lava snake down the mountain and illuminating the sky like a magnificent
display of fireworks. Take time out to relax in the thermal Hot Springs
and naturally heated Jacuzzis, so close that you well feel he rumblings
of the volcano. Enjoy the different optional activities offered at the
resort. |
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| Day 6: San Jose - Los Angeles | |||||||||
Transfer
to International Airport and fly back to Los Angeles. Conclude this 6
Days exciting journey. |
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Travel reserves the right to make any changes to the itinerary or price
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