how old does a child need to be in order to sleep in a room alone? I have a 16 year old

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Costa Rica Natural Paradise

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The lodging in Tamarindo was great even if the walk into town required navigating a highly traveled dirt road.
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Platinum Operator: Destination Services Costa Rica
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Park Inn), Hotel 4* (Hotel Real Intercontinental)
Optional Activities
- Explore San Jose city and its surroundings independently
Day 2
San Jose to Monteverde
San Jose to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 3* (El Establo Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Day 3
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Rich breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 3* (El Establo Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- Self-guided tour of Selvatura Park treetop walkways
- Butterfly garden visit at Selvatura Park
Landmarks
Selvatura Park
Day 4
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 3* (El Establo Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- 3 in 1 Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Tour
Optional Activities
- Continue exploring Monteverde independently
Day 5
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Monteverde to Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast (Tasty breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 4* (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel facilities
- Explore Tamarindo beach town independently
Day 6
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast (Rich breakfast at the hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 4* (Tamarindo Diria)
Optional Activities
- Rest on the beach
- Use the pool
- Shop in Tamarindo
- Explore Tamarindo and surroundings independently
Day 7
Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (BBQ meal on catamaran)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Wyndham Tamarindo), Hotel 4* (Tamarindo Diria)
Included Activities
- Sunset catamaran cruise with snorkeling
- BBQ meal on catamaran
Day 8
Tamarindo to San Jose
Tamarindo to San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose Airport)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Landmarks
Selvatura Park

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Hotel Park Inn
Hotel 3*
day 1
Hotel Real Intercontinental
Hotel 4*
day 1
Monteverde Country Lodge
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3, 4
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 2, 3, 4
Wyndham Tamarindo
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6, 7
Tamarindo Diria
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6, 7

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3.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.4

Bobbie4.0•October 2021
The way the activities were scheduled for our stay in Monteverde, the prospect for getting anything outdoorsy...
The way the activities were scheduled for our stay in Monteverde, the prospect for getting anything outdoorsy accomplished in the afternoon was not good, given the typical weather pattern. This according to one of the desk personnel working at the lodge where we were staying, who happened to have previously worked as a travel agent. She was instrumental in getting a better itinerary hammered out with the company responsible. The lodging in Tamarindo was great even if the walk into town required navigating a highly traveled dirt road. Thank goodness for turismo vans.Show more
Traveled in September 2021
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Hi Bobbie! Thanks so much for your great review! We are really happy you liked the tour, and will take note of your suggestions Pura Vida! Destination Services Team
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Roger3.0•July 2021
Both places are gorgeous, but I think you only need two days in Monteverde, and more time in Tamarindo. Loved...
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Traveled in June 2021

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Asked on February 21st, 2026
how old does a child need to be in order to sleep in a room alone? I have a 16 year old
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026
  Although pricing policies consider guests as adults from the age of 12, minors aged 15–16 may stay alone in a room only with prior parental consent.
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Price increases when choosing Double Room | Standard Hotel Category, can you confirm the discrepancy and adjust the price?
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Costa Rica Natural Paradise

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San Jose

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Monteverde

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Monteverde

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Monteverde to Tamarindo

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Tamarindo

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Tamarindo

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Tamarindo to San Jose

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