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Your Carate Holiday

Excellent adventures await when you reserve a Carate holiday package. Whether you're a foodie, art enthusiast or just a traveller who loves experiencing new places, there's something for everyone in this lively city. Need some sightseeing ideas for your trip to Carate? Carate Beach and Playa Madrigal are two popular attractions here. Stop daydreaming and start travelling. Explore the range of options on Expedia today and put your Carate holiday plans in motion!

Carate Holiday

Carate Beach Holiday

Get prepared to live out those summer daydreams on your upcoming Carate holiday. Enjoy a lovely stroll, admire the sparkling ocean vistas and collect pretty seashells during your trip to Carate. Only 2 kilometres from downtown, Carate Beach is the place to be for many travellers. Browse our Carate holiday packages and watch your travel budget go further!

Carate Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Closest Airport
Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
Max Temp Winter
29ºC
Max Temp Summer
27ºC
Top Sights
Carate Beach, Playa Madrigal and La Tarde Wildlife Area

Our pick of the best Carate Hotel Deals

Luna Lodge

Luna Lodge

3 out of 5
2km NE de la pista de aterrizaje Carate, Carate, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Environment including facilities and paths. Excellent meals!"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

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La Leona Eco Lodge

La Leona Eco Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Playa Carate, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
The price is AU$262 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$262
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Real rainforest experience
"this is an extraordinary locally owned platform cabin lodge in the rainforest next to the major national park with the most biodiversity in all Central America. Dispite the challenging location our room with Erie clean, no mold ( a rainforest problem) and fun. With an outdoor shower and a beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2025

La Leona Eco Lodge
LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas

3 out of 5
Playa Carate, Corcovado National Park, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
The price is AU$607 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$607
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
"The view from absolutely everywhere is stunning. We had the chance to see a plethora of birds and monkeys from our little pool in our balcony. The drive there is a little challenging but the location makes it all worth it. Taking a shower indoor/outdoor is one of a lifetime experience."

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2022

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Corcovado National Park Office

Explore the great outdoors at Corcovado National Park Office, a lovely green space in Puerto Jiménez. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Corcovado National Park Office

What to do in Carate

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Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour

AU$102
per adult
Bio-Luminescence and Sunset Kayak Tour
Dance of the Spinner Dolphins

Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

AU$201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic
Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay

Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay

AU$174
per adult
Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay
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