Review: Family Trip to Costa Rica, Monteverde, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, Jaco, Hanging Bridges Hike, Zip Line Tour, Horseback Riding

I really wish we could have extended the trip by at least 3 days.  Our trip through Monteverde was rushed due to our schedule, and we definitely could have spent an extra day in both Manuel Antonio and Arenal.

I would have considered having a car in Arenal, as it is not convenient to get around the area without a car.  We didn't really have any need for a car in Monteverde or Manuel Antonio

We did a horseback riding tour in Jaco, and while it was nice and our daughter really enjoyed it, it was the only one of our tours that felt 'commercial'.  I would probably opt for an alternate venue for this activity.

We probably would opt for an alternate hotel in Monteverde; while we were impressed by the grounds at the hotel, and had a very nice meal in their restaurant, the rooms were a somewhat antiquated, the walls were thin, and we had quite a bit of noise from neighboring rooms and the hallway.

Having said all that, I want to reiterate that this was a wonderful trip, and these points had a very minimal impact on our enjoyment of our vacation.