Title: Barú Travel Guide: Best of Barú, San José Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Barú](https://expedia.co.uk/Baru-Hotels.d6338897.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Barú](https://expedia.co.uk/Baru-Holiday-Rentals.d6338897.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Barú Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Baru.d6338897.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barú Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Baru.d6338897.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Barú Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![drone view baru cartagena colombia caribbean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338897/fcab7d41-6d83-47e1-88c9-9f41a2f47fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![drone view baru cartagena colombia caribbean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338897/fcab7d41-6d83-47e1-88c9-9f41a2f47fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Top view of a landscape surrounded by nature with the Nauyacas Waterfalls of the Baru River in the middle of the green tropical forest in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338897/678c41c8-bff4-4816-8cfd-c741b06563dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial panoramic shot of the top of the Nauyacas Waterfalls of the Baru River in the middle of the green tropical forest in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338897/166fc360-df75-464a-9820-799dcdc2ecca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We were at the end of our Panama/Costa Rica trip and had actually just decided to cut it short because I was starting to feel sick. But we had this last hike to try out and I was just hoping both that I would feel well enough and also that our car would be able to make it back on the very steep gravel road back from the parking spot (after almost getting stuck around Monteverde earlier on the trip). As we’ve been getting used to we were first to arrive so we had this awesome place completely to ourselves for a little while in the morning before other tourists started to drop in. It really felt like a fairytale. (Oh, and the car made it back okay!) #nature #costarica #centralamerica #waterfalls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338897/22138724-332b-4ccd-b5f3-9818e454eaf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barú Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Barú ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cascada Azul When in Cascada Azul, you can plan a visit to Nauyaca Waterfalls and Playa Dominical, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baru-Cascada-Azul.dx553248635976399246) - Top hotels in Barú - Top Holiday Rentals in Barú ![Parador Nature Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753000/1752985/858b79cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parador Nature Resort and Spa Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road Quepos Puntarenas £302 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) Beautiful location. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=1752985&PinnedHotelID=1752985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338897) ![Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2360000/2351800/2351763/ac016461_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Road to Punta Quepos Quepos Puntarenas £185 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) We loved staying at the Shana by the Beach. Highlights included our room (we had an amazing oceanfront view with double king beds, kitchen and a balcony with dining table), the pool area (has an adults-only side with infinity pool view of the ocean, though it’s a little small, and a 2 for 1 happy ... Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=2351763&PinnedHotelID=2351763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338897) ![La Mariposa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119400/119352/8d39210b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Mariposa Hotel 100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista Quepos Puntarenas £249 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Everything was wonderful! Beautiful views, great food, friendly and helpful staff and excellent amenities. Would definitely recommend and can't wait to return! Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=119352&PinnedHotelID=119352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338897) [See all 1,961 properties in Barú](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6338897) 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. ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/fb2f907a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canavida Villas & Resort Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews) Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Canavida-Villas-Resort.h90013782.Hotel-Information) ![Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8126300/8126251/733fce93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa 12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews) The view from Tiki Villas is so beautiful, incredible pool/restaurant views in particular but also from each villa, they are all so well situated. The recent renovation is really well done with fantastic indoor/outdoor bathrooms and super comfortable beds. I think some finishing touches are still ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Tiki-Villas-Rainforest-Lodge-Spa.h8126251.Hotel-Information) ![Pura Natura Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100510000/100501700/100501643/07267fd8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pura Natura Lodge 150mts north of Escuela Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas Stay at this apartment in Quepos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Mountain Top Park ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews) The view was amazing and the AC in the bedrooms was so nice. It would have been nice to have AC in the main living area so we could also enjoy that space without the major heat and humidity. Overall, we enjoyed having a space to make breakfast and a place that fit our entire family. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Pura-Natura-Lodge.h100501643.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Barú](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6338897&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Barú hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338897&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Nauyaca Waterfalls Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nauyaca Waterfalls during your travels in Barú. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nauyaca-Waterfalls-Dominical.d553248633860262313.Attraction) #### Parque Reptilandia Meet the animals who call Parque Reptilandia home during your travels in Barú. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Reptilandia-Dominical.d553248621532964502.Attraction) #### Eco Chontales Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Eco Chontales Waterfall during your travels in Barú. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eco-Chontales-Waterfall-Baru.d741609765367894016.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48475142/dbec1542-79e6-4fca-a23b-f46c4d04dfee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Uvita: Day Trip to Corcovado National Park by Boat £124 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-uvita-day-trip-to-corcovado-national-park-by-boat.a48475142.activity-details) ![36' Tour Boat - Seats up to 24 guests](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48737451/8decf031-2eea-4a37-944a-be8ac3b56d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bahia Ballena Whale and Dolphin Tour - Morning £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bahia-ballena-whale-and-dolphin-tour-morning.a48737451.activity-details) ![Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45078169/b18f0398-984e-4035-b96d-ce74298c99ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Hours Uvita Bird Watching Oro Verde £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hours-uvita-bird-watching-oro-verde.a45078169.activity-details) ![Our Safari-style truck, powerful, secure, and comfortable](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2111295/f90f769b-4923-4da8-9d2f-94487f90421f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ebano Waterfalls and Rainforest Safari Tour £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ebano-waterfalls-and-rainforest-safari-tour.a2111295.activity-details) ![Savegre River whitewater rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348600/d72dd41e-596f-40f9-8fb8-182bb0b760c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Savegre River Rafting Class II-III from Manuel Antonio £91 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/savegre-river-rafting-class-ii-iii-from-manuel-antonio.a1348600.activity-details) ![ Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45970539/87bfeea0-2c58-4788-9622-b0b8aea2440e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uvita Surf School - Learn to Surf in Costa Rica - Marino Ballena £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uvita-surf-school-learn-to-surf-in-costa-rica-marino-ballena.a45970539.activity-details) [See all activities in Barú](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Baru.d6338897.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Barú ![Beautiful stream and small waterfall in Las Quebradas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6232206/dcd28986-4d64-4594-a7d9-4c38f0d1a434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Isidro de El General - Cities near Barú - Places of interest [San Isidro de El General](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Isidro-De-El-General.dx6232206)[Platanillo](https://expedia.co.uk/Platanillo.dx3000007670) - [Manuel Antonio Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d6229814.Attraction) - [Biesanz Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Biesanz-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621563447078.Attraction) - [Playa La Macha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-La-Macha-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621532611593.Attraction) - [Playitas Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Playitas-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621532611590.Attraction) - [Matapalo Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Matapalo-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635935203690.Attraction) - [La Culebra Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Culebra-Waterfall-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621562625856.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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