The trip started off with a few days in San Jose, Costa Rica's capital and largest city. The Barcelo San Jose is a great, affordable hotel to post up at for the first leg of your Costa Rica exploration.

Costa Rica is known for its lush rainforests, stunning beaches and incredible national parks, so if you're on a limited timeline, the best way to see it all is with a full day trip tour. We opted for a full day tour with multiple stops including a Coffee plantation tour, La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining, along with traditional meals and snacks at local restaurants along the way.