San Jose and Central Valley

Due to its strategic location, San Jose is the ideal places to use as a base to start or end your journey in Costa Rica. The capital of Costa Rica has a spectacular setting in the middle of the fertile Central Valley, framed by the jagged silhouettes of soaring mountains on all sides. Just 30 minutes outside San Jose is Alajuela, a more rural area, yet still within easy reach of the airport and a diversity of natural attractions. There are plenty of excellent lodges, country inns and hotels to choose from here.

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Pacuare Lodge

Turrialba District, Costa Rica

Pacuare Lodge is a luxurious nature and adventure lover’s paradise hidden away in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine jungle. Best accessed by white water raft, it combines thrilling adventure activities and an abundance of wildlife.

honeymoon 3 adventure 3 eco/ethical tourism 3

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Arenal Nayara

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Stylish hotel surrounded by lush tropical forest with unbeatable views of one of the world's most active volcanoes, Arenal. The Arenal Nayara provides the perfect base from which to explore the central region of Costa Rica.

family 2 honeymoon 2 adventure 2

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Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn

Heredia, Costa Rica

Arty boutique country inn located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica near San Jose, with stunning views of nearby volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations.

eco/ethical tourism 3 spa & health 1

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Monte Azul

San Isidro General

Monte Azul is a luxury boutique hotel and 125-acre private nature preserve set in the stunning foothills of Chirripo, Costa Rica’s highest mountain and National Park in southern Costa Rica.

adventure 2 eco/ethical tourism 2 wildlife 2

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Villa Blanca