El Carmen Travel Guide
San José
Visit El Carmen
Stay near popular El Carmen attractions
Things to do
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
£121
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From San José: All-Inclusive Manuel Antonio Park & Beach Day
£89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
£136
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
£104
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
£124
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in El Carmen
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £78 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£78
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,182 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly service."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
The price is £78 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£78
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is £92 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£92
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel was clean well maintained and overall a wonderful experience. Breakfast was also great 👍"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is £124 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£124
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia
The price is £66 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£66
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,437 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and allowed me practice my Spanish with them. A bilingual staff is very, very helpful and educating."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is £104 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£104
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
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Where to stay in El Carmen
Find the best El Carmen 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 National Theater of Costa Rica.
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 Krystalvation
Open Photo by Krystalvation
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and National Center of Art and Culture.
