Explore the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica with a Local! Just for adventurers

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Join me on an exciting adventure to explore the Caribbean in Costa Rica (Limón) Are you an ADVENTUROUS person who only wants to ENJOY a trip with OPEN-MINDED people? Then this is what you're looking for!! I plan 7 days full of activities (and free time too) to discover the treasures of the Caribbean in Costa Rica. You can compare other trips in CR, this trip worth every dollar! As a local girl from Limon I choose for you the best experiences and activities to live our Pura vida lifestyle surrounded by nature. Let's get down to business and see what is included in the price: - The accommodation (I'll try to get AIRBNB or B&B with single beds, but the rooms will be shared) On the AIRBNB we'll have a kitchen to cook and save some money for food. -Car rental & gas -National Parks fee (Tortuguero, Manzanillo and Cahuita) -Boat to Tortuguero -Fee to enter to Chindama Waterfall -Rafting tour and breakfast -Snorkel tour -One typical Costa Rica breakfast and Dinner owed by me that I will cook personally for you all! This trip is for adrenaline junkies who do not mind to wake up early to have a full day of adventures. If you do not know how to swim or do not enjoy the hiking in the jungle, this trip is not for you. It´s summer in the Caribbean part of Costa Rica and we are on Turtle nesting season in Tortuguero! What are you waiting for! Join me for an unforgettable week. I'm sure you want to know more…so just ask me a question or read the program below!

I'm a Costa Rican girl super curious and adventurous, my perfect plans always involve to explore, nature, wild animals, meeting new people, knowing new cultures and learning new things or at least try! If you find yourself in this description you should join me in one of my trips! We have the same energy and positive vibes.

Our accomodations will be Airbnb Apartments, Villas or Bed & Breakfast, with shared rooms with singles beds for everyone. We will have 3 different accomodations: 1. Apartment or house with kitchen/ Guápiles 2. Bed & Breakfast/Tortuguero 3. A Caribbean Villa/Puerto Viejo I will make sure all of them have good wi fi and are very comfy to rest properly.

What's included?
Accommodations (Shared rooms)
Transport
National parks fee
Gas
Boat to Tortuguero
Snorkel tour
Rafting Tour
2 Breakfasts
1 Dinner
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Hi there! I'm Paulina but you can call me Nina! I love to experience life to the fullest and travel always fill my soul!

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Trip Itinerary
1

San José

Day 1
Pura vida! Welcome to Costa Rica, are you ready for adventures? We will have an early pickup in the heart of San José and drive through Braulio Carillo National Park. Then have breakfast at a typical Costa Rican restaurant and reach our first destination after a 2 hours drive.
2

Guapiles

Day 1-2
Next, we will do a 5 km hiking in the middle of the tropical forest to arrive at a majestic waterfall, the famous Chindama. The place is impressive, a giant waterfall, surrounded by stones and much green around . As soon as we arrived we start with the typical photo session, the selfies, videos, jump in to the cold water, snack time and enjoy the nature. Lunch will be waiting for us on our way back at a local restaurant. What to bring? Comfortable clothes for walking, comfortable shoes that you can get wet, bathing suit and shorts, sunscreen, repelent, a hat, lots of beverages for hydration, good snacks, a jacket. Distance:10 km in total (5 km one way and 5 km back) Difficulty:High, quite broken, slippery and technical terrain (you have to cross rivers). Time:7 hours approx. We finish our day at our accomodation to rest and start fresh for next day.
3

Tortuguero

Day 2-3
At La Pavona we will take a boat to arrive at Tortuguero Nacional Park (fees included) the activities are sailing in the canals for wildlife watching and beautiful landscapes, visit around the town, small hiking to Cerro Tortuguero and at night our turtle nesting tour. What to bring? 2 change of clothes per day (comfortable and fresh clothes), pajamas, flip flops, tennis shoes, a towel, a waterproof jacket, a flashlight with red light preferably, a camera, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, repellent and a desire to explore.
4

Pacuare River

Day 3
The day will start early at 5 am, with breakfast included at 8:30 am. Be prepared for raft one of the top 10 whitewater rivers in the world: the renowned Pacuare. The Pacuare River is famous for its magnificent beauty and world-class whitewater. Our one-day trip takes you down 19 miles (29 km) of Class 3 & 4 rapids through remote rainforest past cascading waterfalls and exotic wildlife. What to bring? 2 change of clothes per day, swimwear, water shoes, a towel, hat, sunscreen, and repellent.
5

Cahuita

Day 3-4
Welcome to Cahuita, land of Costa Rican Calypso music and where you find the best Patty! The day will start with a snorkeling tour at Cahuita National Park, then taking lunch in a Caribbean restaurant and finish the day walking on the trails of Cahuita National park to see wildlife, jumping again into the water or just resting at the beach. We return to our accomodation at Puerto Viejo Town. Free night to explore the town.
6

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Day 4-5
Day free, let's do beach hopping on bicycles or car and let me show you my favorites beach spots during the day. We can walk on the beach, do some snorkling or a kayak or just chill at the beach with crystal waters. If someone wants we could also visit the Jaguar Rescue Center but is not included in the price. At night I recommend to dinner at the town, look for souvenirs and party on the locals bars at the beach.
7

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Day 5-6
Last day of adventure before returning to San José. We will visit Manzanillo National Park and inside the park we will relax and enjoy the beach or even we could do a hiking to Pablo Mena beach (2 km in the jungle) or even to Punta Mona (4 km total) and return in a small boat to the park entrance. The late afternoon and night are free.
8

San José

Day 6-7
Time to say goodbye to the Caribbean cost of Costa Rica with an amazing sunrise and the last beach walk (not mandatory, you can sleep more and enjoy our morning in the accomodation until check out). We will pack up everything and return to San José around 5 pm and say goodbye to each other hoping to see us again in the future and grateful for all the experiences we live together! If someone will like to stay at Puerto Viejo please tell me ahead.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast & Apartments
7 days trip
San José, Guapiles & 6 more
Transportation
Car, Boat
What's excluded?
Flights
Food restaurants
Snacks
Extra activities in free time
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