Costa Rica
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Arenal Manoa Review: Our Stay at this La Fortuna, Costa Rica Hot Springs Resort
We spent three nights at Arenal Manoa Hot Springs Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, paying $875 total for our stay in January 2026. The resort delivered the volcano views, peaceful surroundings, and included breakfast every day. It also had on-site hot springs, but were they worth it? Here’s what our stay was actually like,… Continue reading
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7-Day Costa Rica Itinerary for a First-Time Visitor: La Fortuna, Monteverde and Playa Conchal
Planning a week-long Costa Rica itinerary? This is the route I’d take for a first trip: three nights in La Fortuna, three nights in Monteverde, and one night on the Pacific Coast in Playa Conchal. I got out of the frigid Kansas January winter for a 7-day Costa Rica itinerary built around gorgeous landscapes, wildlife… Continue reading