San José, Tortuguero, Arenal/La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio and Drake Bay
Costa Rica | Feb 15 - Feb 29, 2024

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Eric C.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2024

Hotel Reviews
Park Inn San Jose by Radisson
San José

Nice accommodations, comfortable bed and very good breakfast! Arrived at 2am and spent only 5 hours here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Unknown due to late arrival and early departure.
Staff
Explaining the menu
Cleanliness & Comfort
La Mariposa Hotel
Manuel Antonio
Authenticity & Character
Hilltop location
Location
Ocean view spectacular!
Staff
Dianny
Cleanliness & Comfort
Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Fortuna
Authenticity & Character
Hot springs walk in pools, restaurants, and amenities galore.
Location
Great volcano view!
Staff
Very helpful, accessible & accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel
Puerto Viejo
Authenticity & Character
Tropic setting between bldgs hosting an abundance of wildlife/nature.
Location
Short walk to semi-private beach.
Staff
Frank at service desk was very helpful with local attractions and travel, Theo at the Gigi was amazing!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Garden Inn, La Sabana
San José
Authenticity & Character
Location
Nice view!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed was comfortable, bath shower stocked with towels & toiletries. Didn't like daily 9am knock at door for cleaning
Activity Reviews
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Farm Tour
Arenal/La Fortuna
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Walk
Manuel Antonio Jungle Night Walk
Manuel Antonio

Not much to see besides spiders and snakes.

Quality of Experience
Not sure it can be
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Self-Guided Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
Self-Guided Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
Manuel Antonio

We decided against self guided and paid for guided, without guide we'd never seen the sloths, birds, etc.

Quality of Experience
Guided
Local specialist: Adam Gomez