{"id":6554,"date":"2017-09-11T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T17:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/packages\/authentic-costa-rica-and-nicaragua\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T03:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T09:16:32","slug":"costa-rica-and-nicaragua-authentic","status":"publish","type":"package","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/en\/tours\/costa-rica-and-nicaragua-authentic\/","title":{"rendered":"Authentic Costa Rica and Nicaragua"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Discover Costa Rica and Nicaragua by\u00a0visiting volcanoes, discovering their culture and their beaches<\/strong>. A truly natural experience.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 1<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Arrival. A representative of ACTUAR will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to the hotel in San Jos\u00e9 for accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 2<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A representative of ACTUAR will pick you up for transfer to the Arenal area. Accommodations in\u00a0La Fortuna<\/strong>. Tour of\u00a0Arenal Volcano<\/strong>, including visit to hot springs and dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 3<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Tour of\u00a0Rio Celeste<\/strong>, lunch, and accommodations in La Fortuna.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Transfer from Arenal to\u00a0Santa Rosa de Pocosol<\/strong>. Guide\/driver service for two days. Homestay accommodations in the Juanilama rural tourism project. Tour of the reserve and La Leona waterfall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 5<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Tour of cheeses and dairy, transfer to\u00a0Los Chiles<\/strong>\u00a0border crossing. Meet the Nicaraguan guide. River transportation, local history, and chocolate tour. Accommodations in El Castillo community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 6<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Visit to the\u00a0Indio Maiz Reserve<\/strong>, observation of flora and fauna of the\u00a0San Juan<\/strong>\u00a0River. Accommodations in the El Castillo community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 7<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Transfer to\u00a0Granada<\/a>, city and history tour, night visit to the\u00a0Masaya Volcano<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Kayaking in the\u00a0Granada Islets<\/strong>, visit to\u00a0Pueblos Blancos<\/strong>\u00a0(ceramics and craft market). Accommodations in Granada.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 9<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Land transfer to San Jorge and ferry to\u00a0Ometepe<\/strong>. Tour of the Pre-Columbian Museum and relaxation in Ojo de Agua Springs. Accommodations in Ometepe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 10<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Hike to the\u00a0Maderas Volcano<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0San Ram\u00f3n<\/strong>\u00a0waterfall. Accommodations in Ometepe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 11<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Transfer by ferry to San Jorge. Transfer by land to Pe\u00f1as Blancas border crossing. Private transfer from Pe\u00f1as Blancas to Tamarindo. Accommodations at a beach hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 12 and 13<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Transfer by ferry to San Jorge. Transfer by land to Pe\u00f1as Blancas border crossing. Private transfer from Pe\u00f1as Blancas to Tamarindo. Accommodations at a beach hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 14<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Private transfer from Tamarindo to\u00a0San Jos\u00e9<\/strong>. Accommodations in San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 15<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Departure. End of services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Activities included<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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14 nights in 3-star hotels, standard rooms, and day 4 in homestay (lodge type standard).<\/p>\n

Transfers from\/to the airport, land and river transportation as described in the itinerary. 14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners, bilingual guide service\/driver from day 4 to 11 (CR- NIC). Activities and tours according to description.<\/p>\n

14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners.<\/p>\n

It does not include:<\/b><\/div>\n

Services not mentioned, food not mentioned, carbonated or alcoholic drinks, optional activities, tips. Air tickets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Useful information - Don't leave anything<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We recommend to<\/b>\u00a0bring<\/b>\u2026<\/b>
\nUpon entering Costa Rica take copies of your passports and deliver to the appropriate embassy. This ensures that, in case of theft or loss of passport, the embassy will deliver a new one and will have proof of entry to the country facilitating the process.<\/div>\n

Clothing and comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>