- Papagayo Gulf
- Tamarindo Beach
- Samara Beach
- Nicoya Peninsula
- Manuel Antonio Beach
- Osa Peninsula
- Arenal
- San Jose
- Tortuguero
- Cahuita and Puerto Viejo
San Jose
San Jose is the Capital of the Republic of Costa Rica, situated in the Meseta Central, surrounded by majestic blue green mountains, reaching to the cloud covered volcanoes of Poas and Irazu. It enjoys a permanent spring climate, with an average temperature of 23C, 74F year round.
San Jose is known for its theater, performing arts and galleries. It is home to Teatro Nacional. Pre-Columbian Museum, Gold Museum, Jade Museum, Museum of National History, and Children's Art Museum. Teatro Nacional is an exact replica of the opera house in Vienna Austria and home to Costa Rica National Orchestra, Opera and a rich program of performances.
San Jose, as the main city of Costa Rica, has great hotels, a lively night life, clubs and an array of excellent cuisines to choose from. San Jose is part of the Central Valley, that includes additional options close to the capital.
Location: Central Valley
Distance from the Airport:
Depending on your selected hotel, from 10 to 1 hour away from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Weather:
During dry season, the weather is sunny and fresh. During rainy season, from May to December, it is normally to expect rain during the afternoons.
Pros:
Venues are located on the capital city, and there is a variety of vendors in the area. Activities and services are widely offer.
Cons:
Downtown there are not many outside venues.
HOTELS
Real Intercontinental
Category: 5 *
Located only 15 minutes from the international airport and 20 minutes from San Jose.
The hotel offers: 261 Air conditioned deluxe rooms, concierge floor and suites, business center. Pool with wet bar, lighted tennis court, gym, sauna, massage, gourmet restaurant, restaurant/café, lobby bar, gift shop, beauty salon, jewelry shop, sameday laundry & dry cleaning, 24 hour room service, 24 hour medical service, baby-sitting, private parking lot.
Meeting Rooms, Equipment & Services: Private access, simultaneous language translation. The latest in audiovisual equipment, podiums, stages and banquet services.
Costa Rica Marriott
Category: 5 *
Located in a 30 acre coffee plantation, only 5 minutes from the International Airport and 25 minutes from San Jose.
The hotel offers: 16th. Century hacienda-style, 6 floors with 252 air- conditioned guest rooms, including Executive floor, 6 Master suites and a Presidential suite, all luxuriously appointed and equipped. 2 Outdoor swimming pools, outdoor jacuzzi, health club with weight room, exercise room, sauna, fitness center, 3 tennis courts, golf driving range, amphitheater, nature trails, formal restaurant, wine cellar for private dinners, casual restaurant & cafeteria, coffee shop, indoor/outdoor lounge, cigar & martini bar (live entertainment,) poolside bar & grill, Golf pro shop, art & crafts shop, jewelry & gift shop. Concierge level, 24 hours room service, airport & downtown shuttle service.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Corobici
Category: 5*
Located 15 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from downtown San Jose.
The hotel offers: 198 Air-conditioned rooms and luxury suites, electronic door key system, telephone, remote control color cable TV, mini-bar, safety deposit box, spa, gymnasium, pool, lobby bar, pub and casino. Gourmet Italian & Japanese restaurants, informal coffee shop, gift shop, room service, laundry service, concierge, currency exchange and parking.
Meeting Rooms, Equipment & Services: 14 fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 1000 persons.
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel
Located just one hour from San Jose International Airport, discover a new world destination for eco-conscious travelers. Introducing Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa. A 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the spectacular Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve.
At Villa Blanca, comfort goes hand-in-hand with conservation. The philosophy behind Green Hotels management is to combine country-style hospitality with a profound respect for the natural surroundings.
Clients from around the world come to Villa Blanca to soak in the charming ambiance, to experience the authentic Central American flavor and to explore the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet.
The Villa Blanca experience begins with the unique personality of your private accommodations.
There are 35 casitas to choose from, including 5 romantic Honeymoon Casitas, each with breathtaking
views of pristine tropical cloud forest.
Rates based on double occupancy. Extra Person (per day). $25, Children under 6 are free. Superior
Casitas Room Max 2 people per room. Deluxe Casitas and Honeymoon Casitas Maximum 3 people per room.
On the main hilltop is the Hacienda House, the centerpiece of the hotel. Here you can enjoy fresh baked breads and pastries at El Cafe del Bosque. You can play a game of chess or billiards in El Mirador de Los Angeles Salon.Or you can dine on authentic Costa Rican cuisine at restaurant El Sendero while savoring the awe-inspiring views of majestic Arenal Volcano.
If you are coming to Costa Rica for relaxation, Villa Blanca is also the right choice. The hotel spa facilities are world-class. And the beauty of the Los Angeles Cloud Forest Private Reserve that surrounds the property provides the perfect setting for inner peace and tranquility.
Villa Blanca also offers a unique look into Costa Rican society and history.Guests enjoy taking day-trips to San Ramon, known as the city of poets and artists.
Quality Hotel Real
Category: 5★
The Quality Hotel Real is conveniently located in the heart of the new business district of San José, in front of the Business Center Forum, and is within 15 minutes of the international airport. The Mall Multiplaza, the biggest mall in Costa Rica, is just five minutes away, while one of the finest golf courses, Valle del Sol, is three minutes.
The hotel offers: 154 Guest rooms, including 16 extended-stay rooms. All thoughtfully appointed and feature an array of modern amenities. There are 12 rooms with facilities for the disabled.
Other services: Four function rooms, an special outdoor area is the ideal venue for cocktails or special dinners, business Center, Fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool, free parking for 200 vehicles.
The Peace Lodge
Welcome to the Peace lodge, the ultimate awakening of your senses. Here every magical sight, wondrous smell and sensual touch create irreplaceable memories of a journey you wish to take again and again. We pride ourselves on offering our guests the most unique luxury mountain lodge experience in Costa Rica.
Located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park just one hour from the San José International Airport, the award winning Peace Lodge introduces its guests to a symphony of purely Costa Rican experiences celebrating the natural wonders of the rain forest and the splendid creatures that inhabit this magical environment. The ultra upscale accommodations are uniquely themed to complement the inherent beauty of its rain and cloud forest setting and the detailed architecture exudes a natural elegance and sophistication with every room boasting a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls with the turn of a knob. Picture perfect views of the La Paz River Valley and the towering Poás Volcano complete the experience.
The Peace Lodge was recently featured on the Travel Channel’s “Honeymoon Hotspots International” program as one of the eight most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world outside of the United States. In addition to being the best honeymoon rain forest hotel destination, the Peace Lodge is one of the famous boutique hotels of the Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica.
