Santa Elena Travel Guide

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro, Supermarket, Monteverde, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic place to use as a base for exploring the area!! Staff were amazing, great with my kids, old and young."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde Lodge

4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is ฿12,305 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿12,305
฿14,549 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (444 reviews)
Fairly priced and clean.
"Clean and good hotel. Nice ala-carte breakfast. Comfortable stay for the price point."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Monteverde Lodge
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco

4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is ฿7,037 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿7,037
฿7,952 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (607 reviews)
"Property was very clean and green, beautiful. Staff and service was excellent."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
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Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
"Loved the babbling brooke outside of the room. Couldn't beat the price. Enjoyed the stay so much I ended up adding an extra night."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Cabañas Rio Escondido
Suwa Villa Arenal

Suwa Villa Arenal

3.5 out of 5
Avenue 335 street 468, La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"Excellent hotel - extremely comfortable, spacious and clean. Close to restaurants, town and all amenities and activities. Host was very informative and communicative. Two thumbs up 👍👍"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Suwa Villa Arenal
Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde

3.5 out of 5
Cerro Plano Sapo Dorado Road, Monteverde, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde
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Popular places to visit

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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.

Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde

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 Butterfly Gardens

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.

Curi-Cancha Reserve

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.

Monteverde Orchid Garden

Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre

Explore the great outdoors at Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre

Things to do

Cloud Forest hanging bridges tour with a local tour guide

Monteverde: Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

฿908
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monteverde: Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding

3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding

฿3,763
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding
Night Tour in Monteverde

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, Sloths & Jungle Experience

฿1,229
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, Sloths & Jungle Experience
3 hours of the Longest and Highest Extreme Zip line Experience in Monteverde

3 hours of the Longest and Highest Extreme Zip line Experience in Monteverde

฿3,082
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3 hours of the Longest and Highest Extreme Zip line Experience in Monteverde
ARCHIVOS CANOPY

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

฿2,566
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour

3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour

฿1,946
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour
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