Costa Rica
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Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Feb 1–8, 2026 · 7 nights

$3,820Total Cost
4Travelers
4.0 Trip Grade · out of 5
Peak seasonBest weather and buzz, but the biggest crowds and highest prices.

✈️ Flight

United · 1 stop

6:45 AM3:30 PM

6h 45m · $395/person

🏨 Hotel

Nayara Springs

4.9 · $320/night

7 nights

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Good Match
8.7

$3,820 — well under your $6,000 budget (64%)

6.5

1 stop, 6h 45m. Morning departure ideal for kids.

8.8

Family suites + wildlife tours. Verify zip-line age limits before booking.

7.2

Hot springs + family suites give parents recovery time, but wildlife tours are kid-led. Mixed downtime.

Earns United MileagePlus. Nayara is boutique — no major hotel program.

Sample preview — your Costa Rica itinerary is on the way

Custom day-by-day plans for Costa Rica are on the way. Below is a sample from Cancún so you can see what to expect.

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✈️1:45 PM

Arrive at Cancún Airport

Collect luggage, take pre-arranged resort shuttle (included with Hyatt Ziva).

🏨3:00 PM

Check in to Hyatt Ziva

Ocean-view family suite. Grab all-inclusive wristbands.

💡Ask for a room near the kids pool — shorter walk for little legs!
🏊4:00 PM

Resort Pool & Water Park

Let the kids burn off airplane energy at the resort water park. Three slides, lazy river, and splash pad for Lily.

🍽️7:00 PM

Dinner at Habaneros (Resort)

Mexican cuisine buffet. All-inclusive, so go wild. Great guacamole station.

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🥐8:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

Fuel up at the main restaurant. Omelette station and fresh tropical fruit.

🤿10:00 AM

Snorkeling at Punta Nizuc

Guided snorkel trip at the underwater museum (MUSA). Ethan and Nate will love the submerged sculptures. Lily can snorkel in the shallow reef area.

💡Book through the resort concierge for the 10 AM slot — smaller groups.
🌮1:00 PM

Lunch at Beach Bar

Tacos and fresh fruit by the ocean. All-inclusive drinks for parents 🍹

🏖️3:00 PM

Free Beach Time

Build sandcastles, swim in the calm Caribbean water. Bring reef-safe sunscreen.

🌅6:30 PM

Sunset Walk on the Beach

Golden hour stroll along the shoreline. Great photo opportunity.

🍽️7:30 PM

Dinner at Asiana (Resort)

Asian fusion restaurant. Reservation required — book at check-in.

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6:45 AM3:30 PM · 1 stop · $395/person

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4.9 · $320/night · 7 nights

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