The tropical city of La Fortuna is full of attractions, such as Arenal Volcano National Park and Tabacon Hot Springs, and is loved for its ziplining and hiking trails.
The romantic city of Quepos is full of attractions, such as Marina Pez Vela and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, and is loved for its beaches and natural parks.
The romantic city of Cabo Velas is full of attractions, such as Conchal Beach and Reserva Conchal Golf Course, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Coco Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Coco. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Ocotal Beach, Playa Hermosa, and Panamá Beach.
Want to top up your tan? Head out to Tamarindo Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Tamarindo. Catch the sunset by the shore at Grande Beach, just a short walk away.
Explore the great outdoors at Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Arenal Hot Springs. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Jacó Beach, a popular beach in Jacó. You can seek out the surfing spots and local tours in this relaxing area.
Explore the great outdoors at Arenal Volcano and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to La Fortuna. Wander the lush forest or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities like hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
"Overall, the property was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. The wildlife was a highlight of the stay. We saw monkeys, a sloth, lizards and many different types of birds, which made the experience feel especially unique. The hotel itself was peaceful and never felt overly crowded, which was a major plus.
The main drawback was the service, which was consistently slow throughout the stay. From check-in to being seated and served at lunch and dinner, there were noticeable delays. At the wet bar, I waited about 15 minutes before the bartender was able to take my order. It did not seem to be a reflection of the staff themselves, but rather that the property appeared understaffed, especially at the restaurants and bars. Checkout was similar, with only one person at the front desk managing both phone calls and guest departures.
The food and drinks were very good and clearly well prepared, though they felt overpriced given the level of service. Overall, the property itself was lovely and the setting was memorable, but the staffing and service experience did not quite match the price point.
Note: If you plan to drive, be extremely careful as there were a lot of cars parked on the side of the road by beach goers, making it narrow and dangerous with oncoming vehicles."
"This is a fun resort with great amenities, friendly and helpful staff, nice bar and a few good vegan options for food. Our room was basic but clean and had everything we needed. "
"Barcelo San Jose hotel is impecable in every respect- cleanliness, service etc. It has 3 restaurants to choose from: Japanese, all you can eat buffet, and another one with table sevice. I chose the bufet and the food was great. People are very friendly, kind and ready to help. Its all-around 5 star rating! You don't see many of those nowadays:)
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