🇨🇷 COSTA RICA TRAVEL GUIDE 2023 | 10 Days in Costa Rica | La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero

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Welcome back to eileen’s world and the next stop on my world tour, Costa Rica!
I spent 10 days driving around Costa Rica, starting in San Jose, and making my way from the west coast to the east coast. I stopped by La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, and Puerto Viejo. I’ll be sharing with you ALL my tips and traveling around Costa Rica, including where to go, stay, eat, and what to do.
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@galynngenevieve360 Год назад

THE BEST, most realistic, Costa Rica vlog I've seen. THANK YOU

@eileensworld Год назад

Thank you for watching Galynn! Are you planning on going soon?

@carolinenewball8333 9 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your blog, appreciated you providing prices for everything. Good to see that you gave a true and honest opinion on everything. Gave me a good insight of Costa rica, thank you.

@annsteinhauer3926 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this! I am starting to plan a trip to Costa Rica, and this was super helpful!

@eileensworld 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and I’m happy to hear it helped you!

@VagaBondVito 8 месяцев назад

Such a well done video. Thanks for the info.

@AngelaDunnjenkinsBey Год назад

Thank you. I’ve haven’t been in 25 years. Now with my family need to go back. I cackled when you talked about that sushi because it did not look good from the side. This is very helpful as I plan for 2024.

@LaToniaFoxworth 2 месяца назад

A really nice Costa Rica VLOG yes thanks! 🤩

@davidcuervo1734 Год назад

Great video! I liked the fact that the video didn’t drag by spending way too much time on one area. It was informative, good information with prices and short clips, but sufficient information on the areas visited. We’re going to Costa Rica next week and flying into Liberia Airport and plan to visit La Fortuna for a few days, and then planning on going to one or some of the beaches in Guanacaste around Tamarindo.

@eileensworld Год назад

Thanks for the feedback David! Have a great time in Costa Rica

@binuc5904 7 месяцев назад

One of the best travel video for Costa Rica visit. Thank you for all the details.

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@mitchparajon8126 Год назад

Loved the video!

@eileensworld Год назад

Thanks Mitch 🤘🏻

@susanahinojosa 10 месяцев назад

Great Video !!! Thank you for all the Good info

@eileensworld 10 месяцев назад

Thank you Susana! Are you going soon?

@susanahinojosa 10 месяцев назад

@@eileensworld yes.. soonish... February...

@user-ly4jy8ob8j 7 месяцев назад

Eileen, We enjoyed the honesty of your video especially the comment about tropical drinks without alcohol or not very much alcohol. We used your trip experiences to help us plan our upcoming trip in February. Thanks.

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and I am so happy you found the video helpful. Enjoy your trip in February!

@jchasern 4 месяца назад

Loved tour video, very informative

@eileensworld 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@alejandrogusman9874 Год назад

Costa Rica es el país más precioso y verde de todo el mundo y uno de los más visitados del planeta....❤. Precioso COSTA RICA ❤️. USA NEW York City 🏙️

@veronikaemil2 Год назад

It was a funny video 😂 At last someone had the gut not to sugarcoat everything and pick out only some nice angles.. It was informative, thank you!❤

@eileensworld Год назад

Thank you for watching Vera! I’m very happy that you find it funny and informative. Traveling isn’t always rainbows and sunshine and I’m just trying to keep it 💯

@robertombricen7966 6 месяцев назад

As a Costa Rican I can say, this video is very good, not sugarcoating everything, nice... And as an advice, if you want to try really good authentic Costa Rican food, go to the Sodas, follow the locals, if you see a lot of locals eating in one place, it means is cheap and good. Try to stay away from the touristic restaurants, those places are more expensive than they need to be... Pura vida.

@eileensworld 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing - had a couple meals at the sodas and totally agree, much cheaper and tasty! Pura vida 🫰🏼

@mirroreffectchannel 7 месяцев назад

Interesting content am looking to travel there early next year to make content

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

Happy content making in Costa Rica!

@josephthomascloutier 7 месяцев назад

Loved your costa rica tour. Honest and informative! Heading ther next month. what brand camera are you using? Excellent video.

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! I am using the DJI Osmo Pocket 2 in this video. Have a great trip to Costa Rica!

@martysmith5260 10 месяцев назад

I was stationed at an Army base in Panama, so I got to travel to Costa Rica a couple of times. Parts of Costa Rica are as close to the Garden of Eden you will ever see - in this life, anyway.

@eileensworld 10 месяцев назад

🌴🌺

@phoenixnmhesq 8 месяцев назад

Which parts? What did you love about Costa Rica

@user-ix8kx4yf5x Год назад

Its a very cute and funny video.

@eileensworld Год назад

Thank you 😬

@sebparent3501 5 месяцев назад

15:10 Totally true. I was there in 2018 and 10x-15x guys in middle of the road asking me to pull over. Try to avoid them.

@eileensworld 5 месяцев назад

Some things don’t change I guess…

@chrish9502 10 месяцев назад

I’ve watched a few of your travel videos and always appreciate the honesty you approach it with

@eileensworld 10 месяцев назад

I heard honesty is the best policy 😅

@janec8751 Год назад

Nice realistic vlog.. pls do other places too. Thanks

@eileensworld Год назад

Thanks Jane! Have you been to Costa Rica?

@summerliu3394 Год назад

Thanks for sharing, I having watch Costa Rica flight tickets and want to go but the tickets sound like very expensive now. How is your ticket?

@eileensworld Год назад

Our 1 way ticket from San Francisco was $320. We also went in October when it’s low season

@mariaoxyuk1278 Месяц назад

Oh, too bad you didn’t catch a good weather in Manuel Antonio! The beach there is outstanding

@eugene5323 Год назад

Thanks for telling the truth about your experiences in Costa Rica! I will surely like. subscribe and follow your Channel !

@eileensworld Год назад

Thanks! Have you been to Costa Rica?

@eugene5323 Год назад

I'm leaving in the morning for Costa Rica the first time, and it already looks like I booked the wrong time of the year it's the rainy season 😢 😭

@eugene5323 Год назад

If you can tell me about your rental car experience?

@eileensworld Год назад

I went in October and that was rainy season! It was fine though. It mostly rained when we were in Quepos/Manuel Antonio

@eileensworld Год назад

Booked it online and brought our proof of insurance from our credit card company to avoid all the extra fees they will try to charge

@user-yk8li2fh1c 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the very informative video. Do you mind share which car rental company did you use?

@eileensworld 8 месяцев назад

We used Economy

@Tito-Freedom Год назад

Hi!, i will be Costa Rica next month but just for 4 days, and i was wondering what would you recommend between staying in Monte Verde or La Fortuna?

@eileensworld Год назад

La Fortuna 100000000000000%

@tracybrito5581 8 месяцев назад

Do you have a video on your recording equipment? I’m curious on what you use to make your videos

@eileensworld 8 месяцев назад

I am using the DJI osmo pocket 2

@cgomez4405 6 месяцев назад

Very informative. I love that you didn't sugar coat it and say how fabulous everything was. We all know that's not always the case. lol We're heading there, end of February, how many days would you recommend in La Fontana?

@eileensworld 6 месяцев назад

2 nights is sufficient!

@cgomez4405 6 месяцев назад

@@eileensworld Thank you!

@user-xk2ud3kl2z 6 месяцев назад

Hi - very helpful video. I am thinking of renting a car to drive around. How was the drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde? I am reading it is a very challenging road (we would be going in May). Also how was the drive to where you parked your car at Tortuguero? Why did you go from Manuel Antonio instead of from La Fortuna? Thanks in advance for your answers.

@eileensworld 6 месяцев назад

If I remember correctly, the drive from La Fortuna to Monteverde had the MOST potholes. The drive to the parking area to get to Tortuguero was fine.

@yumii28 Год назад

We’re driving from San Jose to la Fortuna then Monteverde with kids. Did you feel carsick at all? Should I bring the kids some motion sickness pills?

@eileensworld Год назад

Yes I get car sick very easily and always took a pill before the long drives!

@rageshsiva1605 5 месяцев назад

where can i purchase tickets for the 1 day pass for los lagos ahead of time? or is it just available on site? TIA

@eileensworld 5 месяцев назад

You’ll have to buy it on site

@pattyleong902 Месяц назад

Hello, can you please explain the car rental process, and the insurance part. I’ve researched so much and still don’t know if I should go with Hertz, Budget etc or a Costa Rican company. Thank you!

@eileensworld 29 дней назад

Hi there - we had everything booked with Economy ahead of time and had our credit card company (Chase Sapphire Reserve) send us the documents to say our car insurance will be covered from the credit card

@macielcastro3179 4 месяца назад

😊😊

@eileensworld 4 месяца назад

@sebparent3501 5 месяцев назад

24:22 Instant hot water. Common in Costa Rica

@serracar1 7 месяцев назад

Do you happen to know if there's a cell phone company anywhere in or near the airport to buy a Sim chip ?

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

I am sorry, I do not. I only use e-sims now. I recommend using an e-sim if your phone has e-sim capabilities

@zachgraves3356 Год назад

Super helpful video!! Was shocked to see how cheap your car rental was, but just checked Economy and it seems it is indeed that cheap (compared to $1000+ with other companies). What exactly did you print out for your proof of insurance, just your credit card fine print? Was there any push back when you presented it? I'll be in CR next month and hoping to use Economy now to see if I can swing a similar price

@eileensworld Год назад

Hey Zach! We asked our credit card (Chase Sapphire) for a letter that stated the insurance coverage and what regions it covers. We didn’t get any pushback once we picked up our car and everything went smoothly. Thank you for watching and it always makes me so happy when others find it helpful! I’m happy to answer any other questions

@zachgraves3356 Год назад

@@eileensworld Thank you, that's good to know! It almost seems to good to be true, but we'll try it out! The quote I get online from economy for two weeks in May is about $200 USD vs $900+ USD with other companies (Enterprise, etc), hopefully it works out

@zachgraves3356 Год назад

Also did you rent from the Alajuela office close to the airport?

@eileensworld Год назад

@@zachgraves3356 once you arrive at the airport and get your luggage, you’ll see all the rental car stands. From there, there was a shuttle that took us directly to the office which is a short drive from the airport.

@eileensworld Год назад

@@zachgraves3356 same! We weren’t sure how it was going to play out and was pleasantly surprised. Please let me know how it goes

@mariaoxyuk1278 Месяц назад

You also have to see a guide with telescopes to catch h the animals 😊

@satyajit2007 11 месяцев назад

Which month and days u travelled. It looks cloudy ? What was the temperature? Your vlog is close to real . Thanks

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

We went in mid-end October of 2022, which is rainy season. Can’t remember the exact temperature but definitely got and humid even if it was cloudy. Thank you for watching!

@luissoto4204 11 месяцев назад

I'll be there at the end of the month. Landing in SJO for a week. Should I rent a car? Traffic? Insurance? Should I buy tickets in advance? Hotel reservations? First time. Thanks for all your help.

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

What’s your plan for the week there?

@raquelarias7568 Год назад

Well to be fair..you visit in the worst time of the year, I would advise to avoid september and october, not the best climate and also remember the parks are not disney world, good weather means better chance to see animals

@eileensworld Год назад

Very true! Even though we went during rainy season, it was nice to visit CR without the crowds

@jrleon9699 6 месяцев назад

The best seasons are December to may

@JustMe-kf6pq 5 месяцев назад

I guess you have to pick and choose what's more important to you. They visited during low season and that's why they got all those awesome prices.

@connister18 4 месяца назад

What time of year is this taken?

@rodvarmo Год назад

I love Gallo pinto (the Costarican breakfast) and the salsa lizano. The guys that look for your car say a high price. You just give them whatever you have / want at the end when you are leaving Food is better at the sodas

@eileensworld Год назад

I gotta go back now and make him give me some money back then! Agreed, gallo pinto was 🔥

@zheniatanasova8875 11 месяцев назад

Your video is super informative and helpful. Helped us in booking a car, and we are going next week. If you have only 6 days and don’t want to spend too much time driving, which areas do you recommend? We are huge beach people so definitely want to enjoy that and also the hot springs. Other than that, we have no specific plans. Thanks in advance. We also arrive at and depart from San Jose.

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

I am so happy you found my video helpful. You preferences are in line to what I actually liked the most in CR 😝. La Fortuna for sure for Arenal and the hot springs and then you can drive to the east coast to Puerto Viejo de Talamanca for beach time on the Caribbean side. I know there is a lot more to do in the east coast so you can look into that for more beaches San Jose is right in the middle so you will have to drive a bit no matter where you go. I really loved Tortuguero as well but since you only have 6 days, you can stick to the hot springs and beach.

@zheniatanasova8875 11 месяцев назад

@@eileensworld Thank you so much. I think we will have 3 days in La Fortuna, and 3 days on the Caribbean side. Did you find the beach better on the Caribbean side or on the Pacific Ocean side? I don't think we will have enough time to go to Tortuguero, although we'd love to go. If you have to choose one place on the Caribbean side, which one would it be? Thanks again!

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

From my experience, Caribbean side! That sounds like a good plan too have, not too packed and you can enjoy your time in each place

@zheniatanasova8875 10 месяцев назад

Just wanted to update this thread in case it is helpful for others who might be going to Costa Rica: we actually had to pay for liability insurance, which was $20 per day. My Chase Freedom Flex credit card had the accident damage waiver but Economy insisted that we needed a liability insurance, which is different from the benefit provided by my credit card. Also, I didn’t drive there and don’t enjoy driving but driving in Costa Rica is an extreme sport and if it were not for my husband driving, I wouldn’t have rented a car. Hope this helps someone.

@eileensworld 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for coming back to share this. I’m with you about driving being an extrem sport, esp. with all the potholes. I avoided getting an international drivers license so I would have to drive hehe. How was your trip???

@Hafizur44 Год назад

We are going in July. We booked the hotel in Tortuguero. Not sure how to buy the boat tickets. Did your hotel make the arrangements? I really liked your video. Please let me know. Thank you.

@eileensworld Год назад

Hi Hafiz, did you book sunset rooms? If so the owner will connect you with someone on the day of your arrival at the port to help you. Otherwise, it’s still easy. You can arrive and buy the tickets there, just make sure you know the schedule of the boats!

@Hafizur44 Год назад

@@eileensworld Thank you Eileen. No I didn’t book sunset room. I was little worried about the tickets. As you said I will get the tickets.

@Hafizur44 Год назад

@@eileensworld one more thing. Is it safe to park there? I guess that’s the only option. Right?

@eileensworld Год назад

Yes it’s safe to park there. It’s a designated parking lot…and as far as I know the only parking lot there. We left our car there for 2 night and everything was fine!

@Hafizur44 Год назад

@@eileensworld Thank you very much Eileen.

6 месяцев назад

What color is your lipstick? I love it!

@eileensworld 6 месяцев назад

Most likely the Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm in Sunny Berry!

@joycejung5884 Год назад

In hindsight would you have not gone to Manuel Antonio? How did you set up the parking overnight when you went to Tortuguero?

@eileensworld Год назад

I wouldn’t recommend the park base off of my experience, but maybe going in a different season and better weather could lead to a better experience? We didn’t use a guide and most of them can be found in the front of the park, but it’s hard to know who to trust. Even getting into the park already left a bad taste in our mouth and park tickets in CR in general are not cheap. If it’s in your budge and you can hire a reputable guide, I am sure that can lead to a better visit! Regarding parking for Tortuguero, there is a parking lot in La Pavona.

@paradiddle5664 9 месяцев назад

We went in August 2022 and 23 and saw ample amounts of wildlife.

@billgalli5991 8 месяцев назад

Manual Antonio was disappointing, even after reduced visitors allowed. Hanging bridges with a guide first thing in the morning.

@bjdeng2646 7 месяцев назад

May I ask when you visited there? Or, When the video was shot?

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

October 2022

@nobodylikesadouchebag1227 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks. What month did you visit in?

@eileensworld 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, I went in October

@alejandravalle8519 7 месяцев назад

Did you have to pay any surprise fees for the car rental? Most people say that the price you pay online is not really the final price you pay for the car

@eileensworld 7 месяцев назад

No surprise fees because we brought proof of car insurance from our credit card (chase sapphire)!

@DanielGiella 2 месяца назад

Did the ittenary feel rushed that feels like a lot for only 10 days

@eileensworld 2 месяца назад

Not at all! Because even though we went to several places, our days were not jam packed

@Deewonderfullife Год назад

Where is your colorful long sleeve from ? It’s beautiful! And so is the print ! Also wondering why there were so many dead and headless turtles 🐢

@eileensworld Год назад

It’s a Billabong bathing suit! As for the dead turtles….it’s still an unsolved mystery

@Deewonderfullife Год назад

@@eileensworld it’s gorgeous ! And perhaps poaching /:

@hanslara6552 Год назад

Hi, the dead turtles are because in that places are jaguars and other predators. Don’t worry, they don’t attack humans and they attack turtles only in the night, because its very easy for them and also a very good meal. Kind regards from Costa Rica. Pura vida!! 🇨🇷 🇨🇷

@hanslara6552 Год назад

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@neatnewcomb1763 11 месяцев назад

We just returned from Costa and I felt Bamboozled at every turn.. so annoying!

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

What happened??

@lawrencelee4948 Год назад

Awesome video!! How was the drive from Tortugero to PV?

@eileensworld Год назад

Thank you Lawrence! After all those days of driving, the one from Tortuguero to PV wasn’t bad. It’s long, around 4 hours, but no horrible pot holes

@lawrencelee4948 Год назад

@@eileensworld thank you!! Any suggestions or ideas if you were to do it again? Looking at going for 5 days on the Caribbean side.

@eileensworld Год назад

@@lawrencelee4948 the only thing I would do differently on the Caribbean side was spend have more time in PV. I loved Tortuguero because of the turtles we saw but that’s seasonal.

@eileensworld Год назад

@@lawrencelee4948 what do you have planned?

@lawrencelee4948 Год назад

@@eileensworld I missed the response!! Well my goal is to rent a car and go from San Jose to Tortugero for one night. Then head to puerto viejo for 2 nights. I’m being told that may not be possible. What did you all do? Any suggestions? Thanks a ton!!!!

@wendysoulliere1305 Год назад

What kind of money do they use in Costa Rica

@eileensworld Год назад

Costa Rica uses the Costa Rica Colon. Are you visiting from the US? If so, some places accept USD. However, depending on their conversion, it MAY be more expensive to pay in USD.

@jackazam1169 10 месяцев назад

Hi its our first time plz give me the hotels name close to the center and airport thanks a lot .

@eileensworld 10 месяцев назад

The one close to the airport was Berlor Airport Inn

@analemus4305 11 месяцев назад

194 dollars for the 10 days? Where did you book the economy car?

@eileensworld 11 месяцев назад

we booked on economy’s website

@grd6021 Год назад

How hot was it?

@eileensworld Год назад

We went in October which is rainy season and it was still pretty hot and humid. Monteverde was the only place that was a bit cooler

@tinachen1665 Год назад

You paid $200 for your car rental for 10 days? That cheap? We are here now and paid $1000 for 13 nights w vamos

@eileensworld Год назад

Yup! With Economy. We brought our own proof of insurance with our credit card and didn’t have to pay anything additional.

@VuNguyen-yt8ck 8 месяцев назад

Did you really paid only $194 for 10 days car rental? Is that including insurance?

@eileensworld 8 месяцев назад

Yes I did, and we used the insurance from our credit card

@Trap323a 8 месяцев назад

Good lord all this driving sheesh 😂😂😂

@eileensworld 8 месяцев назад

It was like a driving game…how to avoid potholes 🫣

@edho758 Год назад

You didn't land in San Jose, that's a fact

@eileensworld Год назад

Where did I land ? 🤔

@edho758 Год назад

@@eileensworld you did land in Alajuela, one of the seven provinces of CR. Haha it's a common error ☺️☺️

@moez1774 6 месяцев назад

I Actually enjoyed watching this video. Kudos for providing great information including prices instead of making a lame "tour" video of just clickbait selfie & bikini videos like the many other lames on RU-vid. My only feedback would be to observe and better pronounce the words of the things that you're talking about specific to the country you're visiting. I kinda cringed when you said "la secret-o" hotel.

@eileensworld 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback!