Santa Elena Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
The hotel is clean and quaint. Diego was super helpful and kind, and the breakfast was delicious! Pura Vida
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
The staff was very friendly, location was very convenient and the food was very good.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Cala Lodge
We left after only one night because the bugs in the room were so bad we got eaten alive. Holes in the screens allowed large beetles into the room and the biting insects were so bad I couldn’t read on my tablet because it attracted the biting insects and my hands the next day were swollen with insect ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Villas Jawara
Beautiful well-appointed home!!! We were excited to find a washing machine since we were 5+ days into our trip in Costa Rica, coming from Guanacaste. Villa Calathea met our needs perfectly and thoroughly enjoyed the views, serenity, hot tub, etc. It's great that we had access to the hot sprints, ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
I did not find laundry service and no shops near by
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Suwa Villa Arenal
Everything about this spot is great. Walking distance to main square, lots of food options, and accommodations were incredible. The room was clean and private with a common area and shared jacuzzi. Staff was very welcoming and made us feel at home
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities such as hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.

Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
Explore the lovely green spaces of Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
Explore the great outdoors at Wildlife Refuge Monteverde, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
Explore the lovely green spaces of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and also enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

Monteverde Orchid Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Monteverde Orchid Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Curi-Cancha Reserve, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.
- Monteverde Orchid Garden
- Ficus La Raiz
- Mundo de los Insectos
- Jardín de Orquídeas
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal Volcano
- Tabacon Hot Springs
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Los Lagos Hot Springs
- Lake Arenal
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
- Paradise Hot Springs
- Ecotermales Fortuna
- Kalambu Hot Springs
- Costa Rica Sky Adventures
- Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
- Curi-Cancha Reserve
- Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
- Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
- Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
- Selvatura Adventure Park
- Wellness Park Costa Rica
- Natura Eco Park
- Children's Eternal Rainforest
- Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
- Sky Adventures Monteverde Park

