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Bosque de Paz Lodge $189.00
Bosque de Paz is a 1000 hectares, privately-owned reserve with a natural biological corridor that connects the Poas Volcano National Park with the Juan Castro Blanco National Park. The reserve has
El Silencio Lodge & Spa $418.00
Set in Costa Rica's central volcanic region, El Silencio Lodge & Spa will be a sanctuary for soft adventure and inspired wellness. Offering a 500-acre private reserve, gently flowing rivers, and hidden waterfalls, it
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is located above the gorgeous Central Valley of Costa Rica, 4000 feet above sea level, on a plateau of extraordinary beauty. It is surrounded by towering "Higueron" trees
Hampton Inn & Suites $159.00
The Hampton Inn & Suites Airport San Jose Costa Rica is surrounded by the Central Valley Mountains. It is designed with a tropical atmosphere to make you feel like you are in the Costa Rica
Holiday Inn Express $151.00
The Holiday Inn Express in San Jose, Costa Rica, sits one mile from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 10 miles from downtown San Jose. The hotel offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport and
Hotel Buena Vista (standard) $86.00
Perched high above Alajuela, Hotel Buena Vista, offers a relaxed atmosphere and the ¨good view¨ it is named for. It is located 4200 ft above Alajuela and surrounded by ample green gardens, a fresh
Peace Lodge (luxury)
Smell and sensual touch create irreplaceable memories of a journey you wish to take again and again. Each and every room boasts a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls with
Poas Volcano Lodge (standard) $95.00
Poas Volcano Lodge is nestled into the rolling pastures and the cloudy rainforest at the foothills of the Poás Volcano, one of the worlds largest active craters. The impressive views from the lodge include not
Trapp Family Country Inn $95.00
This colonial style hotel conveniently located near the airport, is surrounded by beautiful gardens with centenary fig trees. It offers 8 spacious standard rooms all with balcony overlooking the pool and gardens.
Xandari Resort & Spa (premium)
Xandari Resort & Spa comprises 22 spacious villas decorated with original art and custom-designed furniture, hidden away on a 40 acre coffee and fruit plantation overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley. The resort is the creation
Many visitors prefer to use Alajuela as their base in Costa Rica, because of its proximity to the International Airport and to a diversity of natural attractions.
Alajuela is the second largest city in Costa Rica and it is only 30 minutes away from San José, but with a more rural atmosphere and a warmer climate.
It offers a good variety of lodges, country inns and hotels to choose from.
From San Jose Take the Panamerican Highway # 1 north towards the airport. After you have passed the toll booth and the first street light take the right exit to Alajuela just in front of the Airport and follow the road through Alajuela downtown and the signs to Poás. Once passing the town of Alajuela you will start to climb the mountains and the coffee plantations that will lead you to the Poas Volcano National Park. If you want to visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens watch and follow the signs to Varablanca, Cariblanco, and San Miguel. The road will also take you to the Arenal area.
