Central Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Central Valley

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La California

5/5(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 National Theater.

La California
San Jose featuring forests and mountains

Hospital

4/5(1 area review)

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

Hospital
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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
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Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

Mata Redonda
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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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Pavas

While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú are some notable places to visit nearby.

Pavas
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
4 out of 5
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Francisco, San Jose
The price is AU$211 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"great service and all staff are pleasant Lola from the breakfast area is awesome and exceptional"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
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 AU$166 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$166
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,205 reviews)
"Friendlie staff"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas, 3 Miles South of Intl Airport, La Asunción, Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,617 reviews)
"Guests must register for airport pick up at least an hour ahead of time. Since our flight was delayed more than an hour, we called upon arrival. They had a van out to pick us up within a half hour."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (821 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here many times, the experience is always excellent. The staff is very professional and accommodating. Especially at the breakfast buffet, they are Muy bien! The property is in a very safe area of San Jose, Escazu. There’s two pools and a fully equipped exercise room. I highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
TIPS Vacation
TIPS Vacation
3 out of 5
Calle El Progreso, San Lorenzo, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly vacation home in San Lorenzo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attraction La Altura Viewpoint ...
TIPS Vacation
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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (821 reviews)
"Good location, good cost/benefit"

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
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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