Costa Rica Road trips

2 curated road trips in Costa Rica — Costa Rica: Parks & Wildlife, Nicoya Peninsula Surf Coast. Mapped stops, distance, duration, best season, and practical route notes.

These 2 routes range from 170 to 600 km and from 3 to 7 days, across 1 country. Top picks: Costa Rica: Parks & Wildlife, Nicoya Peninsula Surf Coast.

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  IconicCosta Rica: Parks & WildlifeCosta Rica · 600 km · 5–7 daysThe world's greatest concentration of biodiversity per square kilometre in a country the size of West Virginia, from San José through the cloud forests of Monteverde, the active Arenal Volcano's lava fields and hot springs, down to Manuel Antonio's rainforest beaches where sloths hang in the canopy above white sand. 5% of the world's species in one small, peaceful country.
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  NotableNicoya Peninsula Surf CoastCosta Rica · 170 km · 3-4 daysThis laid-back road trip traces the Nicoya Peninsula’s Pacific surf beaches from the Puntarenas ferry landing to Santa Teresa, linking mellow bay towns, tidepools, and sunset headlands. Expect a mix of paved highway and bumpy coastal spurs, with reliable waves, beach cafes, and long ocean views.