American Free Zone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit American Free Zone
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
NZ$152
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
NZ$52
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
NZ$111
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
NZ$317
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
NZ$326
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best American Free Zone Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$240 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$240
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,570 reviews)
"It was the perfect place to spend the night before driving 7 hours South. The shuttle was right there when we arrived. The room was clean with amazing AC and a comfortable bed. The breakfast was great and the staff was helpful. Several rental car companies are on the same property. Very ..."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$240 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$240
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"Loved almost everything about my stay except someone left clothes on the laundry which had me waiting not the hotels fault that's my only complaint"
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is NZ$249 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$249
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,940 reviews)
"El hotel es muy nuevo y céntrico. La limpieza era extraordinary. El Hotel queda a pasos del City Mall."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is NZ$229 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$229
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Everyone greeted us and said hello as we walked by. The gym was clean and well equipped."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is NZ$186 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$186
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,148 reviews)
"Perfect for what you want: a place near the airport that is not too expensive and with parking and breakfast included."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is NZ$371 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$371
24 July - 25 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"The food is so so expensive."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in American Free Zone
Find the best American Free Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.
La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
