San Isidro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial View of Perez Zeledon, San Isidro del General, Costa Rica
Valley sun after coming down from the cloud forest of San Isidro in Costa Rica
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Loma Tranquila

Loma Tranquila

3 out of 5
300m oeste Mirador Luna San Isidro Alajuela
The price is NZ$128 per night from 7 May to 8 May
NZ$128
7 May - 8 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
Dueña Rocio is muy amable. She works very hard to maintain this property herself and is incredibly polite to everyone including her two daugthers. You will have an amazing view of the city, bunnies are walking around the property, available pool area, and fresh breakfast. It was my first time visiting ...

Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Loma Tranquila
Xandari Resort And Spa

Xandari Resort And Spa

4 out of 5
1 Km Ne Del Salon El Diamante San Isidro Alajuela
The price is NZ$523 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$523
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Hermoso lugar

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Xandari Resort And Spa
Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport San Isidro Alajuela
The price is NZ$313 per night from 14 May to 15 May
NZ$313
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (628 reviews)
Everything was wonderful. Our only suggestion is to replace some of the oldest towels that are shredding.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
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Fraijanes Mountain Stay

Fraijanes Mountain Stay

2 out of 5
Ruta Nacional 712 San Isidro Provincia de Alajuela
Stay at this apartment in San Isidro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hacienda Alsacia and Doka Estate are located nearby.
Fraijanes Mountain Stay
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio

3.5 out of 5
East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
Very clean and spacious. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina

3.5 out of 5
300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
Great location, nice pool, v clean, super bfast, excellent staff. Nice to have AC after days in the jungle!

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina
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Popular places to visit

Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica

Sabana Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Sabana Park
Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana

National Stadium of Costa Rica

Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

National Stadium of Costa Rica
Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica

Central Park

You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Central Park
Parque Viva

Parque Viva

Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Parque Viva
Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica

Morazan Park

Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Morazan Park
Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica

National Theater of Costa Rica

4/5(2 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

National Theater of Costa Rica

Activities

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

NZ$146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

NZ$94
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

NZ$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

NZ$229
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

NZ$306
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

NZ$287
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
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Cities near San Isidro

San José

San José

Beautiful aerial view of the Desamparados Church and park

Desamparados