Central Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Valley

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La California

4/5(1 area review)

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

Barrio Escalante
San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.

Carmen
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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

La Sabana
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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
Barceló San José
Barceló San José
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is ฿2,281 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿2,281
฿2,577 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,620 reviews)
"Convenient, good food, great attention and Service."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,259 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,259
฿4,813 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,298 reviews)
"Great place for travel early in the morning"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿2,841
฿3,210 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,482 reviews)
"Clean, quite, good customers services, nice pool, good food"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
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.
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (869 reviews)
"This was our first time as a family traveling out of the country! Our stay here was very roomy and the staff was very friendly! The pool and hot tub was amazing! We were very happy for our week stay!"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
3.5 out of 5
South-west of Peace Park, Suroeste del Parque de la Paz, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (844 reviews)
"Was all good."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
3.5 out of 5
300 meters north ICE building, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and comfortable, everything works, staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was awesome every morning. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
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.

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