Here is my Central America itinerary.
July 3rd:
Location: LAX to MGA (Managua, Nicaragua)
July 4th- 11th:
Location: San Juan de la Concepion, Nicaragua
Lodging: Homestay, arranged by La Mariposa Spanish School and Eco-Hotel. http://www.mariposaspanishschool.com/
Cost: 225$/ week (meals and Spanish classes included)
Activities: Volunteer on an organic farm, take Spanish classes, teach English classes, visit local villages (miss my Dad's birthday on the 10th)
July 11th-13th:
Location: Granada, Nicaragua
July 11th-13th:
Location: Granada, Nicaragua
Lodging: Hostal El Momento. http://www.hostelgranadanicaragua.com/
Cost: 12$ (room with a private bathroom and kitchen available for use)
Activities: Mombacho volcano, Masaya volcano, colonial churches
July 13th- 15th:
Location: Isla Ometepe (in Moyogalpa), Nicaragua
July 13th- 15th:
Location: Isla Ometepe (in Moyogalpa), Nicaragua
Lodging: Hospedaje Soma. http://www.hospedajesoma.com/
Cost: 22$/ night (room with a shared bathroom and breakfast)
Activities: Hike volcanoes, visit a coffee farm, wildlife, waterfalls
July 15th- 17th:
Location: Leon, Nicaragua
July 15th- 17th:
Location: Leon, Nicaragua
Lodging: Hostel Sonati. http://www.sonati.org/en/
Cost: 15$/ night (room with a private bathroom and a kitchen available for use)
Activities: Colonial churches, museums
RETROSPECT: Skip Leon unless you want to do volcano tours, and don't stay with Sonati.
July 17th-19th:
Location: San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
RETROSPECT: Skip Leon unless you want to do volcano tours, and don't stay with Sonati.
July 17th-19th:
Location: San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Lodging: Yajure Surf Hostel. http://www.yajuresurfhostel.com/
Cost: 10$/ night (dorm room with shared bathroom and breakfast)
Activities: Beach, Sea Turtles
July 19th:
Location: Rivas, Nicaragua (last large town on the way to Costa Rica)
July 19th:
Location: Rivas, Nicaragua (last large town on the way to Costa Rica)
Lodging: Hotel Dalinky. http://hoteldalinky.com/en/
Cost: 25$/ night (room with private bathroom)
Activities: Meander
July 20th- 22nd:
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica
July 20th- 22nd:
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Lodging: Arenal Observatory Lodge. http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/
Cost: 74$/ night (room with shared bathroom and breakfast, some free tours)
Activities: Volcano watch, hiking, waterfalls, night walks, wildlife (miss Raya's birthday on the 20th)
July 22nd- 24th:
Location: Santa Elena, Costa Rica
July 22nd- 24th:
Location: Santa Elena, Costa Rica
Lodging: Cabinas Eddy. http://www.cabinas-eddy.com/
Cost: 25$/ night (room with private bathroom and breakfast)
Activities: Monterverde Cloud Forest, wildlife, waterfalls
RETROSPECT: You cannot get to Osa Peninsula in one day. You have to stay in San Jose and take the 5 am TRACOPA bus to Palmar Norte. I ended up only staying one night here (great hotel).
July 24th-27th:
Location: Osa Peninsula (Drake Bay), Costa Rica
RETROSPECT: You cannot get to Osa Peninsula in one day. You have to stay in San Jose and take the 5 am TRACOPA bus to Palmar Norte. I ended up only staying one night here (great hotel).
July 24th-27th:
Location: Osa Peninsula (Drake Bay), Costa Rica
Lodging: Cabinas Manolo. http://www.cabinasmanolo.com/home_en.htm
Cost: 15$/ night (room with shared bathroom)
Activities: Hike Corcovado National Park, beach, wildlife (miss Marla's birthday on the 25th)
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July 27th- 30th:
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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July 27th- 30th:
Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
Lodging: Natural Pacific Suites. http://www.naturalpacificsuites.com/
Cost: 60$/ night (suite with kitchen)
Activities: Hike Manuel Antonio National Park, beach, wildlife
July 30th:
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
July 30th:
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Lodging: Hostel Casa del Parque. http://www.hostelcasadelparque.com/hostel/
Cost: 42$/ night (room with private bathroom)
Activities: Meander
July 31st:
Location: SJO (San Jose) to LAX, picked up by my hubby
July 31st:
Location: SJO (San Jose) to LAX, picked up by my hubby
Lodging: Our house
Cost: 1,000$/ month
Activities: Mind your own business
wow what a trip! cant wait to hear stories and see pictures. amazing. oh and open my birthday present. haha
ReplyDeletemarla
Sounds like a fun and adventurous trip, can't wait to see pictures and hear stories :)
ReplyDeletesounds wonderful Brady! So proud of you. You are my hero. So Brave, smart, determined and fulfilled. What a great trip, can't wait to see more. Be safe.....
ReplyDeleteDid you plan this trip to miss your whole families birthdays?
ReplyDeleteBrady, this is so diverse and exceptional. Sea turtles, volcanoes, volunteerism, wow. You will return with some truly unforgettable memories. How exciting. Cicely's comment cracks me up. Yes, you do plan elaborate ways of getting out of birthday commitments.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a month of amazement. You have planned well my friend. You are the modern day Robert Frost, “I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
Que disfrutes de buena salud, veas paisajes, ciudades y locales maravillosos, y que regreses sin contratiempo.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Brady! I wish we had been travel buddies years ago when we were at UCSD - I had no idea how adventurous you are :). I stayed at Arenal Observatory Lodge too - LOVED it!! Super cool property with amazing views of the volcano - we watched fire cascade down it until the wee hours of the morning one night. SURREAL. If you get a chance, the Zipline tours are sweet as down there. Can't wait to hear about the trip!
ReplyDelete-Amalea