Originally Posted by
LindaTerrill
Consider combining 3 nights in the Arenal area. Take a look at Nayara Resort.
http://www.arenalnayara.com/ The transfer between the resorts is long (and the roads in CR aren't great), but worth the trek. Depending on which resort you do first, you'll use a combination of San Jose airport and Liberia airport. If you have the time, and the flights/timing is right, you might enjoy a night or two at Finca Rosa Blanca Plantation and Inn. Starting the trip in San Jose would be my preference, then ending at the Four Seasons.
+1.
I'm working on a similar trip - a trip that was partly influenced by a the exact trip taken by DavidO (last year I believe).
My plan:
Start at El Silencio.
Check out Nayara.
Then a Papagayo hotel.
Enter CR via San Jose and exit via Liberia.