Oddbean

Hmm la fortuna to jaco is a long drive time. There’s plenty other options available so not spending too much time in the car. Look up la leona waterfall near Liberia. That’s a walk through the jungle and through river (footwear required that can get wet) followed by pulling yourself up a rope with rock faces on both sides in a little canyon to see the waterfall. It’s pretty cool. Finca la amistad is a wonderful place to stay. Lots of toucans and sloths on a chocolate finca. Making your own chocolate is always a crowd and stomach pleaser! If intending to go to Jaco as last stop, detour to Monteverde is a must. If not, then consider replacing beach time at flamingo and Conchal/potrero area for a spot of fishing, diving or sailing. Plenty sunset cruises but if you sail and want to take your own boat out, there’s a sailing center in surfside (brewery there takes bitcoin!). Before finalising any plans though, look up if the turtles likely to be around and shake everything up for that spectacle!

Any time but I really should’ve read the cocktails bit! If in flamingo, go to coco loco for beach cocktails or look up Gracia restaurant for epic sunset views with cocktails and dinner. They have an infinity pool with views over the entire flamingo potrero area. On a good day, one of the best sunsets in the area. If going more humble, take your own in a cooler and head to penca beach. No shops or bars or anything. Just a beautiful beach with a few locals. Nice and quiet