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Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo
Finca Ecologica del Bosque, San Mateo, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Overall this was a great Property for my family. We are a family of 4, we had a cozy 2 bedroom unit, complete with sitting area and backyard. The second bedroom had 2 twin beda which was great for the boys not having to share a bed. Things to note...the hotel is up on a mountain, you need a sturdy ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive
El Roble 23, El Roble, Puntarenas
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.843.434 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
4.843.434 ₫
5.473.104 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in El Roble. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Punta Leona
Punta Leona Garabito, Tárcoles, Puntarenas
The price is 3.462.131 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
3.462.131 ₫
3.912.250 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (931 reviews)
"Nice place ! I’d surely come back son"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo
Finca Ecologica del Bosque, San Mateo, Alajuela Province
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
"Overall this was a great Property for my family. We are a family of 4, we had a cozy 2 bedroom unit, complete with sitting area and backyard. The second bedroom had 2 twin beda which was great for the boys not having to share a bed. Things to note...the hotel is up on a mountain, you need a sturdy ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Nomad Living CR
Calle La Barca, Tárcoles, Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
way better than a traditional "hotel"
"We were 5 couples in 5 rooms. Rooms were clean, and the building was nicely done. The building was cleverly isolated from the lively street and neighborhood."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Tarcoles Birding Lodge
Tárcoles Lodge, Lagunillas, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Lagunillas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 8 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Crocodile Bridge and Jardín Pura Vida are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Wonderful birding site
"The birding on the property was great, especially walking the road away from the highway (Scarlet Macaws and Howler Monkeys when we arrived!). The tower provided wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Abram was a great host who prepared delicious meals for breakfast and dinner. I found the ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
- Carara National Park
- Puntarenas Beach
- Caldera Port
- Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park
- Juan Castro Blanco National Park
- Palmares Church
- University for Peace
- Hacienda las Agujas
- Puntarenas Marine Park
- Iglesia de San Ramón
- Balneario Las Musas
- Ruinas de Ujarras
- Bijagual Waterfall
- Mata de Limón
- Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva
- Else Kientzler Botanical Garden