Plan an easy trip to Costa Rica using my itinerary. Even if you don't follow this verbatim, pull ideas from below.
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Where to stay
What to pack
What to do
Where to Stay
The housing was the hardest part of the trip to plan. When having multiple people with different tastes and levels of comfort, finding an accomdation for almost 20 people was tough. Luckily, I found an all-inclusive resort that we decided would be perfect.
The Hotel Rui Guanacaste, Costa Rica is where we stayed. I have a mixed review about the resort.
The first thing I noticed was that the rooms were very antique and there was no air conditioning there. The plus is that the rooms are very clean, the bar is fully stocked with free drinks, and you aren't in your room that much anyway.
The only time we came back to the rooms as to change and to sleep.
The resort, however, was really nice. There were 5 restaurants including a Buffett (my favorite place LOL), the Renova Spa, beaches, pools, parties, bars, and hella fun stuff to do while on the resort. Hella inclusive might I add.
Unlimited Drinks, Unlimited Food, and Unlimited Fun
What to Pack
Here are some things you and your guests should consider bringing:
Passports and Vaccination Cards
Tote Bags or Beach Bags
Shades and scarves (especially if you're going on the yachts, very windy)
Outfits for outdoor activities/indoor activities/swimsuits/party fits/ etc
Sunscreen/Bar Soap/ Toothpaste/ Necessity items like Lysol, sanitizer, and masks
Shoes - Tennis Shoes/ Flip FLops/ Shower Shoes/ etc
Please bring cash at least $114 USD (resort has an atm machine)
What to Do
We booked most of our excursions through a local company called Prime Tours.
We also hired a driver to get around because there was no Uber near the resort.
Day 1 of the trip
Arrive at airport and check-in at Hotel Rui Guanacaste
Visit Monkey Bar
Reserve Covid test
Eat dinner @ resort buffet
Beach Night/Pool Party
Day 2 of the trip
Breakfast @ resort buffett
Private Tour - hot springs, horse back riding, zip lining
Return to hotel and take Covid test
Resort Fun
Dinner @ Resort Restaurant
Night Club/Beach Club
Day 3 of the trip
Breakfast @ resort buffett
Relax at the resort
Sunset Boat Day Party (includes food and drinks) + Tours/Views/ Instagrammable Moments in Costa Rica
Playa del Coco -Zi Lounge (hookah in Costa Rica, food, drinks, karaoke, club vibes)
Day 4 of the trip
Breakfast @ resort buffett
Boat taxi to Playa del Coco Beach
Try the local food and desert Copo
Chill on the resort/relax pool and get massages by the beach
Dinner at Maracuya Beach Club
Day 5 of the trip
Breakfast @ resort buffett
45 min drive to the airport (make sure you eat before at the resort to save money)
Let everyone know you made it home safely and check on the rest of your trip mates.
Have a blast in Costa Rica!
This trip was so much fun and I will return soon. I added more tips, pics, and videos on my YouTube VLOG.