Santa Elena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Monteverde, Santa Elena and Arenal area in Costa Rica highlands. Panoramic view in sunny day of a vast hills and mountains in this pristine region of Central America
Canopy Trail, Santa Elena Cloud Forest Nature Reserve, Costa Rica, Central America, America
Hummingbird in Costa Rica near the hanging bridges and cloud forest.  #wildlife
Stunning sunset on ride to Santa Elena #GoldenHour
The agouti is native to Central America.  We ran across several of these guinea pig relatives during our stay in Costa Rica.  #wildlife
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is AU$186 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$186
16 Apr - 17 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The ac is very good and there was no bugs and everything was enjoyable and the night tea was so good everything was so good especially since we got upgraded to a very good bed.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna

4 out of 5
Monteverde Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is AU$535 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$535
15 Apr - 16 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)
Absolutely loved it! Beautiful location within walking distance of the main hub and onsite dining was delicious. Birdwatching and wildlife tours arranged by hotel were also top-notch. Highly recommend and would return in a heartbeat.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
Hotel con Corazón Monteverde

Hotel con Corazón Monteverde

3 out of 5
Calle Cementerio Monteverde Puntarenas
The price is AU$208 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$208
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Beautiful hotel and great staff.I was a little disappointed that I was given wrong information about needing to take my passport to the cliud forest when it was not required and as a result I lost it there. Always leave your documents in your room. Take a picture, that's all you wiil ever need.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
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.
Villas Jawara

Villas Jawara

4 out of 5
Fortuna de San Carlos La Fortuna Alajuela
Stay at this villa in La Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Los Lagos Hot Springs ...
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Villas Jawara
Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago

3 out of 5
702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this cabin in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (77 reviews)
The owner Roy was super helpful and had a big heart. We were hit by a motorcycle at the entrance of the hotel in a dark night. Roy stayed with all night to calm us down, handle the issue as translator, as coordinator guiding us through the whole process and brought us to the police station to report. ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Cabañas del Lago
Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido

3 out of 5
El Jauuri, 702 Peñas Blancas Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Cabins were clean and well stocked. Quiet location, so peaceful. Need a car to get to shops

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
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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