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I’ll work on a blog about Costa Rica tonight because I have over 600 pictures to sort through!

Meanwhile, I thought I’d give you guys a breakdown on the cost of the trip. I know people are usually interested in what things actually cost, but sometimes it’s hard to share exact figures because money can be a sensitive subject no matter which way you dice it. But for the love of weddingbee, I must share since it might help those of you looking into honeymooning in fabulous Costa Rica. So here goes!

$1103.80 Roundtrip airfare for 2 from Newark to San Jose
$236 Roundtrip airfare for 2 from San Jose to Quepos
$52 San Jose Airport Departure Tax for 2
$901 4 nights @ La Mariposa Hotel (deluxe room)
$80 Guided Tour of Manuel Antonio Park
$130 Kayaking
$130 Canopy/Zipline Tour
$30 Butterfly Gardens Entrance

$2662.80 Total

We spent around another $500 for food, alcohol, souvenirs, cabs, and tips for the 5 days that we were there.

Now there are several ways that you can cut back on expenses -1) by taking a bus or taxi from San Jose to Manuel Antonio instead of a plane, and 2) staying at one of the many affordable hotels. They have hostels that start at $5/night with ocean views! Granted a hostel may not the ideal place to spend your honeymoon, but you can definitely do CR on a much smaller budget.

We really had the most fantastic time in Manuel Antonio and couldn’t recommend it higher. I do regret not being able to visit the volcano in Arenal and the cloud rain forest in Monteverde, but we just didn’t have enough time. For a survivormoon or a honeymoon though, Manuel Antonio is just perfect. Beaches, rainforests, and activities galore… what more could you ask for!

Coming soon… reviews and pictures galore!