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Your Santa Cruz Holiday
Experience the unique personality of Santa Cruz with a customised Santa Cruz holiday package. From its lively atmosphere to its cultural experiences, you'll never have a boring moment in this city. Parque Bernabela Ramos is among the top attractions to check off your itinerary during a trip to Santa Cruz. Stop daydreaming and start adventuring. Browse the many options on Expedia today and finally put your Santa Cruz holiday plans into gear!
Santa Cruz Holiday
Santa Cruz Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
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Currency | Costa Rican colóns |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Closest Airport | Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) |
Max Temp Winter | 32ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Barra Honda National Park, Nicoya Colonial Church and La Casa de la Cultura |
Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
8/10 Very Good! (1,239 reviews)
"It was incredible! The only thing I did not like was the peddlers and people trying to sell you things along the walk to the beach. We stayed away from the beach because of it. Otherwise it was amazing! Food was great, property was clean and very well kept, the staff was friendly and attentive. We ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Flamingo Beach, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$307 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$307
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"I enjoyed my short stay here. For all inclusive the food was good and lots of options for a smaller resort. It surprised me that at the pool no service was offered. Only when I went to the bar did I receive any service. Why no one served me around the pool area I have no idea."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Playa Conchal S/N, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$863 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$863
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed at the resort at the end of September. Despite worries about rain ruining our vacation it was beautiful. THe pool is nice and the beach is amazing. Some of the restaurants were good some were ok. In some cases the staff seemed over worked like the pizza cook and in other cases they didn't ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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.
What to do in Santa Cruz

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall Tour
AU$161
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Sloth Forest Tour, Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour & Waterfall
AU$242
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Marlin Del Rey Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
AU$174
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
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