Arenal is one of Costa Rica's most famous destinations. There are countless tours you can take in the area surrounding the volcano, as it has access to the rainforest, waterfalls, the volcano and the country’s largest lake. Arenal is located 90 km from San José (2.5 hr drive).
It is one of the main ecotourism destinations famous for its lush tropical forests and its impressive variety of flora and fauna. If you like zip lines, suspension bridges and horseback riding you can not miss this amazing place. Monteverde is located 140 km from San José (2.5 hr drive). *You can see tour information on this website.
If your thing is the beach and water activities, you can visit Tamarindo or one of the beautiful beaches that Guanacaste offers. Tamarindo is located 250 km from San José (4.5 hr drive) so we would recommend going for at least 3 days. *On this website you can find information about tours.