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Combining a Beach Stay with a Rainforest Escape

The contrast is the point: misty mornings in the forest, then open Pacific horizons.

Updated: October 29, 2026. Rates, availability and inclusions change; confirm on the booking page.

Arenal Volcano area, La Fortuna (network archive image)
Arenal Volcano area, La Fortuna (network archive image) · Photo: Network archive (stand-in)
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Routes

RainforestBeachTransfer
ArenalGuanacaste (Papagayo, Tamarindo)About 3–4 hours by road
ArenalCentral PacificAbout 4–5 hours
MonteverdeGuanacasteAbout 3–4 hours, partly winding

Times are approximate and vary with traffic and weather.

Where to stay

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Experiences

La FortunaGetYourGuide

La Fortuna: Private Sloth Watching and Night Walk Tour

Private rainforest walks.

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GuanacasteGetYourGuide

Tamarindo: Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar

Private sunset sailing.

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