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Suggested route
- San José · 1 nights
Arrival hub, local coffee tour - Monteverde Cloud Forest · 3 nights
Zip-lines, quetzal spotting, misty trails - Manuel Antonio · 4 nights
Beach, monkeys, jungle-meets-ocean - Puerto Viejo · 3 nights
Caribbean vibes, coral snorkeling, laid-back
Where to stay: Monteverde: jungle lodges with hanging bridges. Manuel Antonio: beachfront cabinas. Puerto Viejo: surf-town hostels or eco-cottages.
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