Santa Cruz de Turrialba Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A mountain with a cloud in the sky, green hills, and a few houses.
A mountain range with clouds below and a clear blue sky above.
A mountain range with clouds above.
A volcano erupting with smoke and ash visible against a mountain backdrop.
Guayabo Lodge

Guayabo Lodge

3 out of 5
Turrialba Santa Cruz de Turrialba Cartago
The price is AU$155 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$155
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Santa Cruz de Turrialba. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Amazing place and incredible view to the mountains, an as a birdwatcher amazing place for birdwatching. In 2 days around 70 different species…"

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Guayabo Lodge
Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens

Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens

Turrialba Cartago Province
The price is AU$182 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$182
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Cruz de Turrialba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Turrialba Volcano National Park and Monumento ...
Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens
Hotel Presidente

Hotel Presidente

4 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 7 San José San José
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$155
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Not a good fit for me. I left after the first night. No coffee maker in the rooms and $4 each for bad coffee from the machine in the lobby. No place to plug in my computer at the desk. Uncomfortable desk chair and no couch. Seems to be mostly for tour operators. Not for a working vacation."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel Presidente
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Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens

Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens

Turrialba Cartago Province
Stay at this holiday home in Santa Cruz de Turrialba. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Turrialba Volcano National Park and Monumento ...
Chalet IsaKaEla| Volcano | Views | Charming gardens
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José
Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)
"Perfect location. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Apartotel Tairona

Apartotel Tairona

3 out of 5
75 metros Oeste de Taco Bell San Pedro San José
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in San Pedro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
"All the above"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Apartotel Tairona
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz de Turrialba attractions

Turrialba Volcano National Park

9.8/10 (14 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Turrialba Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz de Turrialba. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and countryside.
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Activities

Bird-Watching Tour at Rainforest Adventures Park

Bird-Watching Tour Braulio Carrillo

AU$192
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bird-Watching Tour Braulio Carrillo
Bike-Chocolate tour, at the foot of the San Isidro de Heredia mountains.

Bike-Chocolate tour, at the foot of the San Isidro de Heredia mountains.

AU$84
per adult
Bike-Chocolate tour, at the foot of the San Isidro de Heredia mountains.
Rainforest Hiking Adventure

Hike at Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Braulio Carrillo

AU$185
per adult
Hike at Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Braulio Carrillo
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