After three amazing years living and exploring this wild corner of Costa Rica, we’ve discovered endless adventures for every style, interest, and budget.

We’d love to help you create your perfect itinerary — whether that’s a zipline or deep-sea fishing trip, a hidden local gem, or a totally free natural wonder.

Need an airport ride, massage therapist, pet sitter, or anything in between? We’ve got you covered! 

Call or message us at +506 6477-8091 for your FREE personalized trip planning service — we’d be thrilled to help you love this place as much as we do!

We crafted this itinerary just for you — your guide to creating a chapter of your personal legend here on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. We’ll handle the bookings and details so you can focus on what matters most: relaxing, exploring, and savoring every unforgettable moment.

Plans may shift with your mood or the weather — that’s part of the magic! Whether your days bring epic tropical adventures or serene sunsets, we’ll help make each one feel extraordinary.

Day 1: Arrival

• 11:40 pm - Arrive at SJO and take shuttle to hotel
• Overnight at Fairfield Marriott

Day 2: Welcome Home Tour

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel
• Drive to Esterillos via La Garita
  • Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
  • Tropical Plant Nursery
  • Lunch/early dinner at Superman’s house
• Sunset views along the Jacó coast to Esterillos

Day 3: (Thanksgiving Day) – Home, Food, and Family

• Morning: Rest, breakfast, relax
• Afternoon/Evening: Thanksgiving Dinner at Casa Leyenda — hosted by you, but we’ll bring everything!

Day 4: Relaxed Excursion & Views

• Half-Day trip to a chocolate farm, bring a picnic
• Optional addons:
  • Sunrise beach walk with the West Coast Pack
  • Upscale sunset dinner at Two Parrots or Alma
  • Hike Miro Mountain for a Jacó View
  • Shop and dine in Jacó

Day 5: Action Adventures

• The Ranch at Ocean Park
  • Ziplines
  • Waterfalls (rappelling optional)
  • Horse Riding

Day 6: Relax in Paradise

Enjoy a laid-back day in Esterillos with these suggestions:

• Sunrise beach walk with the West Coast Pack
• Authentic Costa Rican breakfast at Margaritas at the beach
• Float in the tidepools at the Refuge and watch for monkeys
• Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the shore to the estuary
• Float in the pool or have a corn hole tournament at Casa Leyenda
• Boogie Boarding
• Bird watching
  • Scarlet Macaws at the beach
  • Casa Leyenda Gardens
• Nap in hammocks under the palms at the beach, bring a picnic
• Sunset at the beach or by the pool - breathtaking either way
• Grill fresh fish at Casa Leyenda
• Have dinner at Los Almendros Restaurant

Casa Leyenda Esterillos is equipped with games, boogie boards, pool floaties, beach hammocks, ice chest, waterproof backpack & binoculars.  Let us know what else you might need in paradise.

Day 7: Manuel Antonio – World Class Experiences

• Morning: Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park
• Afternoon: Slow down and soak it all in at the Manuel Antonio beaches and self-guided trails
• Sunset Dinner: Peruvian cuisine at Mangata in Manuel Antonio
  • Alternate Option: After your guided tour, head straight to the Quepos marina for a sunset dinner cruise aboard the Brisa Elegante

Day 8: Relax and Connect

• Stop by the turtle sanctuary — you might catch a baby turtle release
• Take a surf lesson
• Head past the waves for an unforgettable fishing experience
• Chat up the locals at a beachfront happy hour
• Book private services at Casa Leyenda (or the beach)
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Custom yoga session
  • Personal Chef experience

Day 9: Day of the Explorer

Choose your adventure:

• Tarcoles Crocodile Boat Tour + tropical fruit extravaganza

OR

• Nauyaca Falls + Dominical Shopping
  • Optional Add-on: Whale Tale National Park

Day 10: One Last Adventure

• Morning: Choose a nearby half-day excursion
  • Rainmaker Park – hanging bridges, waterfalls, swimming holes
  • Tres Pilas Waterfall - triple waterfall, scramble, jump, swim
  • Monkey Mangrove Boat Tour
  • Brunch on the black sand beach at Vida Hermosa Restaurant
• Afternoon: wind down and prepare for departure
• Dinner at Los Almendros or have pizza delivered

Day 11: Departure day

• Your driver will pick you up for your 3pm flight at 11am

This is your first-draft suggested itinerary. Please share your feedback so we can refine, update, and add details such as travel times, pricing, reservations, and what to bring. Please let us know if you’d like to schedule a mid-stay cleaning while you are out. We’ll confirm with you before making any bookings!