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El Castillo Holidays
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Your El Castillo Holiday
With one of our holiday packages to El Castillo, you'll discover endless opportunities for excitement and adventure. There's so much to enjoy, including its rich history and spectacular views. There's plenty to explore during your trip to El Castillo, including Butterfly Conservatory and Arenal Eco Zoo. Don't delay your visit to this destination any longer. Your perfect El Castillo holiday is just a few clicks away with Expedia.
El Castillo Holiday
El Castillo Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
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Currency | Costa Rican colóns |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Max Temp Winter | 27ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Butterfly Conservatory and Arenal Eco Zoo |
Our pick of the best El Castillo Hotel Deals
![Chateau Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90210000/90209400/90209361/e67ab372_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Chateau Arenal
El Castillo, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
8.4/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
"The staff were awesome as well as the views. The pool was nice too. Water was cold, and the toilet seat was broken."
Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024
![Rancho Margot - All meals included](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8640000/8631700/8631631/d8a1a4d3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Rancho Margot - All meals included
3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"If you're interested in sustainability, the environment and being in the wilderness, this is an amazing place to be. The farm tour was incredible. The area it's in is absolute heaven, surrounded by rainforest and rivers and on the edge of a lake under a volcano. The bird life is astounding and the ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025
![Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1680000/1672000/1671981/2f1472fe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$576 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$576
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We loved having Manoa Arenal be our home base for our 3 days in La Fortuna! The grounds were beautiful, staff lovely, hot springs relaxing and quiet. We will absolutely stay there again when we go back to the area. Conveniently located to all the excursions we did."
Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025
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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Discover the most popular places to visit in El Castillo
Butterfly Conservatory
Meet the animals who live at Butterfly Conservatory during your travels in El Castillo. Wander the lush forest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this romantic area.
What to do in El Castillo
![La Fortuna Night Walk in a High Biodiversity Rainforest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47976409/cd9a933d-0eec-42be-94f6-a5543c0326eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
La Fortuna Night Walk in a High Biodiversity Rainforest
AU$49
per adult
![From El Castillo: Jet Ski Rental at Lake Arenal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48210242/2a3bf745-8580-4523-bb08-0d530f3d1585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From El Castillo: Jet Ski Rental at Lake Arenal
AU$209
per traveller
![Hanging bridge at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2777392/cb744d31-a3b4-4674-a813-15e7ef8fd7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Package | Monteverde Cloud Forest + Curi-Cancha Reserve + Night Hike (Private)
AU$362
per adult
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