10 Days in Costa Rica - 4 Honeymoon Itinerary Ideas

Itinerary #1: Honeymoon Nature Expedition in Costa Rica

Kickstart your married life with this Costa Rica honeymoon escape to lesser frequented but no less beautiful destinations. After a tasting tour of the Central Market in San José, nature-loving couples will enjoy creating memories on a canyoning and zipline excursion in Turrialba, unwinding in the hot springs of Orosi Valley, sampling chocolate and coffee on local plantations, indulging in a riverside couple's spa treatment at your ecolodge in the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, and more.

Kick off your honeymoon in San José with an introduction to Costa Rican fare on a tour of the Central Market's stalls and sodas (traditional restaurants). In the morning, you'll drive through the Central Valley with the option to detour to Irazú Volcano and see the lunar-like landscapes en route to Turrialba. After a good night's rest in a hacienda-style boutique hotel, you'll spend a day creating new memories together on a canyoning and zipline tour, followed by a romantic evening at the Orosi Valley hot springs. You'll also have free time to explore the area as you wish, perhaps with a tour and tasting at a chocolate farm. 

Next is an ecolodge stay in the cloud forest of San Gerardo de Dota, where you'll unwind with a couple's riverside spa treatment. Then, you'll learn about coffee production and sample the local brew at an estate before heading to Parque Nacional Los Quetzales to catch your first glimpses of the resplendent quetzal. Afterward, drive along the Pacific Coast to your secluded ocean-view resort near Manuel Antonio National Park, where you'll have free time to lounge at the beach. Celebrate your honeymoon with one last adventure as you experience the underwater world together on a snorkeling tour. Learn more

Itinerary #2: Honeymoon Culture & Adventure Tour of Costa Rica

This Costa Rica honeymoon is perfect for couples interested in a mix of urban, rural, rainforest, and coastal activities. You'll taste your way around the trendy Barrio Escalante neighborhood of San José, cruise the canals of Tortuguero and overnight in a secluded ecolodge, trek under the stars and discover a local farm in Sarapiquí, soak in the thermal springs near Arenal Volcano, and enjoy a snorkel excursion and romantic sunset catamaran ride in Tamarindo. 

After touching down in San José, you and your partner will meet your guide for a tasting tour of Barrio Escalante, a neighborhood packed with cafés, gastropubs, and bakeries. Don't stay out too late; you've got an early start on Day 2 when your driver will whisk you and your honey to Tortuguero for a wildlife tour along the canals—caiman, turtles, and more can be seen here. After a restful night cozying in your ecolodge, your driver will take you west to Sarapiquí, where you'll head into the rainforest after dark to experience the unique sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife. You'll also spend time sampling tropical fruits on a tour of a local farm.

More romantic adventures await at your next stop, Arenal. You'll have the chance to soak in the EcoTermales Hot Springs and prepare tropical cocktails, tortillas, and a Costa Rican meal together with a local chef. Then, grab your camera and capture some honeymoon moments as you trek along the treetops at the Arenal Hanging Bridges and take a dip in the turquoise pool at the base of La Fortuna Waterfall. Following this, you're off to Tamarindo, a popular beach town where you'll wrap up your trip with a couple's surf lesson and a sunset catamaran cruise along the Gold Coast. Learn more

Itinerary #3: Romantic Getaway on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast

Outdoorsy couples will appreciate the variety of nature activities on this romantic Pacific Coast getaway. Highlights include snorkeling and a picnic for two at Isla Chora, a zipline excursion and romantic mountain retreat in Monteverde, a hike and swim at secluded Nauyaca Falls, a peaceful evening paddle to see the bioluminescent plankton on Drake Bay, and a private guided wildlife trek in Corcovado National Park.

Your honeymoon starts in the coastal town of Sámara, where you can relax on the white sands at your beachside resort and kayak to Isla Chora for snorkeling hand-in-hand and a picnic for two on the palm tree-fringed beach. Then, your driver will take you north and inland, where you'll trade the sun-soaked beaches of Sámara for the cooler, misty cloud forests of Monteverde. Here, you and your partner will observe sloths at the Selvatura sanctuary, get your hearts pumping on a zipline and open-air gondola excursion at Sky Adventures Monteverde, and cuddle up in your mountain retreat surrounded by lush foliage.

Make a pitstop to savor local coffee and chocolate en route to Manuel Antonio National Park, then hike to Nauyaca Falls, a romantic setting for a swim in the natural pools. Next, you're off to the Osa Peninsula for an evening paddle on Drake Bay to spot dolphins and the bioluminescent plankton that adds a touch of magic after dark. The next morning, grab your (waterproof) camera and create underwater couples photos on a snorkeling trip at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve. Lastly, search for monkeys, macaws, and more on a private trek in Corcovado National Park, the perfect end to your outdoorsy honeymoon. Learn more

Itinerary #4: Romantic Escape to Central & Caribbean Costa Rica

This Central Valley and Caribbean tour is ideal for foodie and adventurous couples eager to get a bit off the beaten path. You'll sample Costa Rican fare on a tour of the country's capital, make cheese together on a local farm, get your hearts racing as you raft the Río Pacuare, prepare chocolate treats with an Indigenous community in Bambú, swim and picnic at beaches of Punta Uva, and celebrate your marriage with a sunset cruise on Lake Arenal and an evening in the hot springs.

The honeymoon adventures begin on arrival in San José, where you'll dive into Costa Rican history and cuisine on a tour that includes the city's colonial landmarks and the Mercado Escalante food hall. Continue your culinary exploration on Day 2 with a coffee tour and tasting at Aquiares Estate, followed by a cheesemaking workshop at a family-run farm. Afterward, you'll put your newlywed teamwork skills to the test as you tackle whitewater rafting on the Río Pacuare rapids. Then, your driver will transfer you to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on the Caribbean coast for the second half of your journey.

A snorkeling tour to Cahuita National Park offers the chance to glimpse tropical fish, turtles, and more with your loved one. Next, you'll share another special experience: a canoe ride to the Bribri Indigenous village of Bambú, where you'll learn about local traditions and cook up some sweet treats in a chocolate-making class with your Bribri hosts. Following this, you'll kayak up Río Punta Uva and marvel at the abundance of monkeys and other wildlife along the riverbanks. Your final destination is Arenal, where you'll enjoy a sunset cruise on Lake Arenal and a romantic evening in the hot springs. Learn more

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