u/Nearby-Dragonfruit99

Hey y'all, trying to plan a trip with my family, we are planning on landing in San Jose in early June, going straight to la fortuna, staying there for 2 days, then going to either Manuel Antonio or Samara (family hasn't decided, but leaning towards Manuel Antonio) for 2 days. Then going back to San Jose Saturday, & leaving Sunday. The question is, do we go do a day trip in the monteverde area on the way to either beach town? Is there anything specific we should go out to do? I would love to hike around, but would be very tough with the whole family.

Also another question I just thought of, should we be Airbnbing in these cities, or would hotels be better suited in some places? Budget is about $200-300 night for all of us total.