San Jose Airport (SJO)
Alajuela is a small city located just outside of Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Alajuela is the home to Costa Rica's largest airport SJO and the starting point for many people's vacations. While there are many nice hotels and restaurants to visit, many people choose to explore them on the days before or after their flights to shorten their travel times. For the rest of their vacations, people visit the Arenal Volcano or the lovely beaches that Costa Rica has to offer! If you are looking for where to eat in Alajuela, there are many delicious local sodas or small restaurants to choose from near the San Jose airport SJO. And if you are in the Alajuela area, before to try Xandari for a delicious lunch overlooking the Central Valley and lush coffee fields.
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping
The best way to make the most out of your stay in San Jose is to come for a San Jose Day Tour to the Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping EXTREME tour near the Arenal Volcano. This is an easy and exciting way to spend the day close to San Jose where you can experience the best in adventure and see Costa Rica's impressive and lush countryside. Adventure of a lifetime!
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San Jose Day Tour Gravity Falls with Hot Springs
The best way to make the most out of your stay in San Jose is to come for a San Jose Day Tour to the Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping EXTREME tour near the Arenal Volcano. This is an easy and exciting way to spend the day close to San Jose where you can experience the best in adventure and see Costa Rica's impressive and lush countryside.
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San Jose to Arenal Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui
Get ready to enjoy one of Costa Rica's most exuberant rivers! Rafting on the Sarapiquí River is considered one of the "Must-Do" Costa Rica tours in the wet and wild Northern Zone of Costa Rica according to Costa Rica Traveler magazine. You'll experience over 30 exciting rapids with names like "The Terminator" and "Dos Locos". Whether you are a first-timer or a rafting expert, this rafting trip will guarantee to get your adrenaline pumping!
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Canyoning and Hotsprings
See the beautiful Arenal Volcano area and the best tours it has to offer during your stay in San Jose. Go canyoning in the Lost Canyon hidden in the mountains near the Arenal Volcano. You will get to rappel, down-climb and river-trace your way through the canyon. Then head to La Fortuna and enjoy the relaxing volcanically-heated hot springs. Transportation, lunch and dinner will be provided - just bring extra spending money for souvenirs!
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Canyoning with Lunch
See the beautiful Arenal Volcano area and the best tours it has to offer during your stay in San Jose. Go canyoning in the Lost Canyon hidden in the mountains near the Arenal Volcano. You will get to rappel, down-climb and river-trace your way through the canyon. Transportation and lunch will be provided - just bring extra spending money for souvenirs!
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Volcano Hike and Hot Springs
See the stunning Arenal Volcano area for the day during your vacation in San Jose, then relax in the local hot spring and enjoy a nice dinner before heading back to your San Jose hotel.
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San Jose Day Tour Coffee Farm and La Paz
Take an exciting day trip during your stay in San Jose. Enjoy an interesting tour at a famous coffee plantation where you will learn about the history and importance of coffee in Costa Rican culture and try a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Finish the day outside the La Paz waterfall where you'll be able to take pictures of the breathtaking falls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, and sloths that have been spotted there.
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San Jose to Arenal Volcano Day Tour Ziplining Hot Springs
Want to see the beautiful Arenal Volcano area for the day from San Jose? You'll be able to experience some of the most popular tours that are available at the Arenal Volcano: ziplining through the rainforest near the base of the Arenal Volcano and soaking in natural hot springs. This all-inclusive day trip includes your tours, lunch, dinner and round-trip transportation so you won't have to worry about a thing - just sit back, relax and enjoy the wonders of the Arenal Volcano area!
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Rafting on the Balsa River
Turn your day of travel into an action packed adventure! Go Rafting on the Balsa River on the way to your next vacation destination! Rafting on the Balsa River is perfect for all nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and people who are looking for an easy-going adventure. Your professional guide will start the day off by providing paddling and safety instructions and then suiting you up with safety gear to prepare for your adventure. Challenge yourself as you paddle down fun and rolling rapids with names like “Congo Loco” and “Rock around the Croc”. As you descend down the river, you’ll have a chance to admire the lush greenery, vines and different types of insects, birds and animals like monkeys and sloths! Then, relax and enjoy a delicious, home cooked meal at a charming rural restaurant!
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Rafting Ziplining
Take a break from the big city and head to the beautiful cloud forests and rainforests in the Arenal region. First, zipline through the cloud forest and then head closer to the Arenal Volcano for rafting on the Balsa River. You will be provided with all transportation, professional, bilingual guides, snack, lunch and tons of adventure.
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Carpe Chepe San Jose Pub Crawl
Experience the excitement of San Jose nightlife with a walking tour and pub crawl of the historic and beloved capital of Costa Rica! Make some new friends and visit some of the best local watering holes as you learn about this unique city and experience San Jose's local nightlife.
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San Jose to Arenal Day Tour Hanging Bridges Hot Springs
Take a day trip to Arenal and see the beautiful rainforest while hiking along the hanging bridges and soaking in the area's thermal hot springs. Then, enjoy a delicious dinner on your way back to San Jose. You will not want to miss seeing the Arenal Volcano during your Costa Rica vacation and your stay in San Jose.
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HOTELS
Adventure Inn
Adventure Inn in San Jose is the perfect starting and ending point to your stay in Costa Rica. Adventure Inn has a free airport taxi transfer, full American and Costa Rican-style buffet breakfast and great service. Adventure Inn is a good value-priced hotel and the hotel of choice for experienced Costa Rica travelers. We guarantee you will enjoy your stay at Adventure Inn.
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Xandari Resort
Xandari is one of the most breathtaking hotels you will ever stay in. The Xandari Resort is near the San Jose Airport, but it is really a destination on its own and worth a several nights' stay. The new owner is Indian with an impeccable touch for luxury, great service and delicious food. Xandari is visually stunning with unique creation of tropical colors and contemporary design. You will love Xandari.
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Park Inn by Radisson
The Park Inn by Radisson has upped the ante for affordable lodging in the heart of downtown San Jose. The Park Inn is a modern, comfortable, ecologically-conscious, Leed's construction hotel -- a great starting and ending point to any vacation in Costa Rica.
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Finca Rosa Blanca
Located only 20 minutes away from the San Jose international airport, Finca Rosa Blanca is regarded as a city hotel tucked away in the rainforest. It’s a great option for those traveling in and out of Costa Rica, or for people simply looking to be pampered in a luxury hotel.
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Hotel Villa Blanca
Located in between the San Jose airport and the Arenal rainforest. Villa Blanca is the perfect place to stay while traveling between these two popular destinations.
The drive up the mountain is worth it because once you are at the hotel, you will see some of the best views from high up in the clouds. In fact, the guest rooms are equipped just for that – with private balconies, rocking chairs and in-room fireplaces you can relax, enjoy some wine, and watch the clouds roll in an out.
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Hotel Robledal
We have discovered a jewel of a hotel right near the San José (SJO) airport! The Hotel Robledal is definitely the best option for your stay in Costa Rica if flying in or flying out the following day. In fact, you'll find the Hotel Robledal such a friendly and well-maintained hotel that you won't want to leave!
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La Alta Hotel San Jose
If you're looking to get away from it all, but still be connected, this luxury hotel is on a secluded hill out of the fray of San José surrounded by a quaint local-community and amazing views. La Alta Hotel in Escazu on the outskirts of the San José Metropolitan area has everything - amazing architecture, high-class dining options, private patios, well-appointed decor and of course comfy beds with some of the best linens I've ever slept on.
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El Silencio Lodge & Spa
El Silencio is a nature lover and eco-lodgers dream. Perfect for a romantic getaway, the hotel rooms are spacious, with a rustic chic vibe and offer privacy and spectacular views form each private balcony. Every suite comes with your own private jacuzzi so you can warm up form the cool cloud forest temperatures and night with your loved ones.
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Chayote Lodge
Dedicated to providing its guests with the highest level of comfort while offering them a taste of local life, Chayote Lodge is perfect for those looking to forego the five-star hotel experience and enjoy a more rustic and untouched Costa Rica. Enjoy the rich, vibrant landscape and architecture inspired by local coffee culture while relaxing at the lodge, exploring the surrounding town, or enjoying the different natural parks, coffee fields, rural villages, local artisan shops, and waterfalls in the area. Book your stay today!
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Casa Bella Rita
No wonder Casa Bella Rita has been ranked the #1 Bed and
Breakfast in all of Central America: Their guests always leave ecstatic about
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Hotel Grano de Oro
This San Jose hotel is considered the cream of the crop in Costa Rica’s capital city. Hotel Grano Oro truly does live up to its name. It was gifted this name as a metaphor describing the parallel this hotel has with coffee: As coffee is the most important crop to Costa Rica, Grano de Oro is just as important to the tourism industry. In operation over 10 years and still going strong, many people frequent this hotel, bracketing their Costa Rica vacation, or simply to enjoy what San Jose has to offer. This five star luxury hotel and fabulous restaurant will be a highlight of your stay in Costa Rica.›] Read More
Trapp Family Inn (San Jose location)
Just a 20 minute drive outside of San Jose’s downtown core, you will find what is considered to be a gem of a hotel. Surrounded by well-maintained gardens and beautiful rainforest, the property offers peace and relaxation even though it’s located within Costa Rica’s capital city.›] Read More