Enjoy your delicious breakfast at your hotel in Naranjo.
Your rental car will be delivered to you, which will be a Compact SUV 4WD MY, Ssang Yong Koronado or similar.
Remember that you have to meet the requirements to be able to rent a car in Costa Rica, which include being at least 25 years old, being able to cover the security deposit with a credit card and a valid driver's license.
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The driving experience today takes you to the Northern region and plains of our country, north of Pital de San Carlos specifically to the Boca Tapa de San Carlos. Maquenque Lodge will be your home for the following two nights. This area is known for its ecology, wildlife observation, unique birding which is all surrounded by tropical rainforests and bordering the majestic San Carlos River.
Estimated driving time, non-stop: 3 ½ hour depending on route.
Estimated length time visiting places on route: 6 Hours
Places to possible visit: Zarcero church and park, Ciudad Quesada town or Toro Amarillo Waterfall depending on your route.
Maquenque Eco Lodge is located in the mountains and on the waterfront, in Boca Arenal.
The area's natural beauty can be seen at Indio Maiz Biological Reserve and Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve. You will find many options to enjoy the outdoors with activities such as sailing and safari, among others.
To see the description of the day activities clic on the videos or description button
The following suggested activities and notes are not included in the reservation of this itinerary. The Travel Designer included them so that you can optionally do them on your own during your trip.
This 11 nights’ package provides some of the back roads of our country. An interesting combination between the local culture, rainforest, volcano and beach.
You will start the first two nights of the program in the Central valley Mountains in the Naranjo region. In the area, you will find extended coffee plantations and a great view of the central valley.
This is a nice place to settle, relax, and eventually explore on your own.You will continue your visit to the Northern plains, The Boca Tapada area near Nicaragua border, in a protected area (Maquenque National Wildlife Refuge) close by the majestic San Carlos River.
Your next Destination is the area of the Tenorio Volcano, place where on your own you might enjoy the magical Celeste River waterfall and in general a natural rural ambiance.Then you will travel to the Arenal Volcano area, specifically to the Arenal Volcano, which is known for its impressive conic shape.
The final part to discover in our country will take place in one of the Pacific coast beaches. The overnight stay for three nights is NOT included; in this way you will select the possible destination at an additional cost, you will add up on your own this portion to the program’s cost.
You might drive with your car rental to the area of Nicoya which covers a diverse line of beaches to point out Tambor, Santa Teresa, Carrillo, Nosara or you can head on to the Guanacaste region which covers the primarily from Papagayo Gulf to the zone of Pinilla Hacienda or eventually you may choose to spend those nights in the area of Manuel Antonio. Depending on the route and zone, the scenery viewpoints are extraordinary, in beaches, jungle covering the different mountains, rivers and in some sights of the relative tranquil of it’s beaches as they are not so populous.
The maps are automatically generated and an indicative and inaccurate representation of the route.
