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Your Carate Holiday

Entertainment, history, art and more … It's all waiting for you with a Carate holiday package. And with the ability to customise your city break, you know it'll be one that's tough to forget. Every good trip to Carate just has to include some sightseeing. Where to go first? Carate Beach and Playa Madrigal are main attractions. Whatever your travel plans or budget, putting together the ultimate tailored Carate holiday is simple with Expedia.

Top Carate Flight + Hotel Deals

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Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Umami Hotel - Adults Only
Hotel Lomas del Volcán
Namu Garden Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

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Carate Beach Holiday

Get prepared to live out those summery daydreams on your upcoming Carate holiday. Embark on a lovely stroll, soak up the spectacular coastal vistas and pick up unique shells and rocks during your trip to Carate. Situated just 1 mile from the city centre, Carate Beach is the place to be for many sun-seeking visitors. Have a look through our Carate holiday packages and watch your travel budget go further!

Things You Should Know About Carate

  • Stay in one of our Carate beach hotels and get ready for a holiday to remember. Long walks on the shore, sparkling views of the ocean and the sound of crashing waves are all yours to enjoy.
  • If your idea of an amazing beach holiday involves staying in one of our lodges, LagunaVista Villas or Luna Lodge will suit you.

Carate Essential Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
Costa Rican colóns
Local Welcome
¡Hola!
Local Goodbye
Adiós
Closest Airport
Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
Max Temp Winter
29ºC
Max Temp Summer
27ºC
Top Sights
Carate Beach, Playa Madrigal and La Tarde Wildlife Area

Top hotels in Carate

La Leona Eco Lodge

La Leona Eco Lodge

2.5 out of 5
Playa Carate Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas
9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Our stay was beyond our expectations! The staff was kind and knowledgeable. The property was absolutely stunning. Our bungalow was perfect, clean and comfortable. We truly enjoyed being disconnected from the outside world and amercing ourselves in nature. The hiking trails, animals and beautiful ...

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

La Leona Eco Lodge
Luna Lodge

Luna Lodge

3 out of 5
2km NE de la pista de aterrizaje Carate Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas
The price is £267 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
£267
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Luna Lodge
LagunaVista Villas

LagunaVista Villas

3 out of 5
Playa Carate Puerto Jiménez Puntarenas
The price is £422 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£422
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
The staff was very nice. We did end up having to leave early due to a family emergency but it was a beautiful place.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

LagunaVista Villas
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