A day-by-day Costa Rica itinerary for families with school-age kids, covering Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio with real drive times, budget guidance, and age-by-age swaps.

The full family packing list for Costa Rica with kids, organized by clothes, rainforest gear, health kit, tech, and travel-day distractions, plus what to skip and buy there.

Planning Arenal Volcano with kids? Here are the best hot springs, hikes, and wildlife stops, ranked by how easy they are for young families, plus exactly how many nights to stay.