A Huffington Post Travel Guide To Family Vacations In Costa Rica
Family vacations in Costa Rica can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of aHuffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Costa Rica family vacations.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal VolcanoArenal Volcano National Park
Address:La Fortuna - El Castillo, Costa Rica
Phone:888-456-3212
Hours:The park is open year-round, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Night visits are available for authorized groups.
Price:National park admission: $7.
Museo De Los Ninos
Address:Calle 4, al norte de la Avenida 9, San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone:506-233-2734
Hours:The museum is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:U.S. adults, $8; children younger than 12, free.
National Museum
Address:17 Street, Central Avenue and Second Avenue, San Jose, Costa Rica
Phone:506-257-1433
Hours:The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on December 25 and December 31.
Price:Adults, $4; students and children 11 and younger, $2.
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antoniois Costa Rica's most popular destination, offering top-notch beaches with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. This area includes a national park brimming with wildlife, fabulous dining options and accommodations. Guests can go for a sail at sunset, ride a wave runner or try their hand at diving or snorkeling -- with the assistance of an instructor, of course.
Address:Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Phone:888-456-3212
Hours:Manuel Antonio is open year-round Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Mondays
Price:About $7, though costs vary per activity. Call or see the website for details.
Sea Turtle Expedition
Address:Hotel Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Phone:866-446-4053
Hours:Evenings in September and October.
Price:Starting at $89; includes lodging, breakfast, cocktail and tour.
Corcovado National Park
Address:Corcovado, Costa Rica
Phone:506-735-5036
Hours:The park is open all hours.
Price:$7 plus $3 per person, per night if camping.
Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro National Wildlife Refugeis a haven for bird watching and fishing. Located in a major migratory flyway, the refuge is home, or rest a stop, to millions of birds, including the black-necked stilt, northern jacana and white Ibis. Visitors can enjoy hiking and camping in this lush tropical rain forest.
Address:Cano Negro, Northern Lowlands, Costa Rica
Hours:The refuge is open year-round. The Ramsar Ranger Station is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price:No admission fee but visitors need a license for fishing ($30).
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