Rivas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


Visit Rivas

Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano
The room floors were dirty, they hadn’t been swept or mopped. There were dead bugs and dried food stuck to the floor. We had to ask for a top sheet because the bed was made without it. You couldn’t open the bedroom window for fresh air because there wasn’t any screen and two windows wouldn’t close ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Diuwak
We love Hotel Diuwak! Great location in such a cute and friendly town. Feels very private, yet it's just a short walk to nice restaurants and shops and steps to the beach. Rooms are clean, air conditioning and water works well, the pool is lovely, breakfast is plentiful and delicious. This was our ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Canavida Villas & Resort
Great space and views for days!!! Loved having a personal pool to lounge by while looking at the ocean!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Macho Mora Mountain Lodge
Cabaña rústica en un lindo lugar al que hay que llegar con 4x4 por el último tramo hasta la casa. El propietario (Álvaro) fue muy amable. A la casa le hace falta algo de acondicionamiento: no dispone de agua caliente (puede hacer frío) y eché de menos que estuviera algo más acondicionada (limpieza ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Canavida Villas & Resort
Great space and views for days!!! Loved having a personal pool to lounge by while looking at the ocean!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa
This is the perfect place to come home to each day on your adventurous Costa Rican vacation. This was our first time in Costa Rica and we had an amazing experience, mostly due to the hospitality of Tiki Villas (Kerling was our guardian angel the whole week!). Their recent renovation is spectacular ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
The Secret Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at The Secret Gardens, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views.
Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory
Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory is just one of the places to see in Canaan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs.
Quesos Canaan
Quesos Canaan is just one of the places to see in Canaan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's hot springs and waterfalls.
Cloudbridge Nature Preserve
Explore the great outdoors at Cloudbridge Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest and seaside while you're in the area.
Los Crestones
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Los Crestones during your travels in Rivas. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's entertainment choices.
Miravalles Cross
Learn about the local history of Rivas when you spend time at Miravalles Cross. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
- The Secret Gardens
- Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory
- Quesos Canaan
- Miravalles Cross
- Cerro Ventisqueros
- Marino Ballena National Park
- Punta Uvita
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Parque Nacional Los Quetzales
- Catarata uvita
- Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
- Chirripo National Park
- Hacienda Baru
- Cerro de La Muerte Peak
- La Amistad International Park
- Rio Savegre Waterfall
- Cerro Chirripó
- Parque Nacional Tapanti




