Title: Central Valley Travel Guide: Best of Central Valley, Costa Rica Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Valley-Hotels.d6228028.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Central Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Valley-Holiday-Rentals.d6228028.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Central Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Valley.d6228028.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Valley.d6228028.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Valley.d6228028.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Valley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Costa Rica which includes tropical scenes and a pool](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25621-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica which includes a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25623-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica showing a pebble beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25625-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica showing a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25624-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica featuring flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25622-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Valley Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Valley ![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) ### La California 4/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-La-California.dx3000007698) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Barrio-Escalante.dx553248635975438337) ![San Jose featuring forests and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115800-San-Jose-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hospital 3.5/5(6 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hospital.dx553248635976384264) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a1503bd5bfa19976f2af45550afb0deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Sabana While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-La-Sabana.dx945975010020155392) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0053286962ad58d985a019b1d3908252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catedral If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catedral.dx553248635976384567) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02c5828fa36084b3716b84464281530c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmen While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Carmen.dx553248635976393228) - Top hotels in Central Valley - Top Holiday Rentals in Central Valley ![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/85eda134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló San José Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £82 30 Nov - 1 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,770 reviews) It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F11%2F2025&endDate=01%2F12%2F2025&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo £109 6 Nov - 7 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews) Wonderful Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F11%2F2025&endDate=07%2F11%2F2025&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia £68 18 Nov - 19 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,749 reviews) The facilities are old Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F11%2F2025&endDate=19%2F11%2F2025&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) [See all 2,175 properties in Central Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%2F2025®ionId=6228028) 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. ![Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34084/e4865290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (922 reviews) Amazing rooms, large, clean, good size kitchen and super friendly staff. The place to stay especially for families with young kids. They have a playground and several pools. Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina 300 meters north ICE building, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (712 reviews) I liked the stayed, the cleanness, staff were all very nice and helpful. I would go back to stay for another occasion. Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Cristina.h9426098.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/18ff5a1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (219 reviews) Excelente Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-The-Train-Apartments-Barrio-Escalante.h67550811.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6228028&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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Attraction) ![Morazan Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/86b8b516ea350e15454e00eeac924b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morazan Park 4/5(1 review) 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morazan-Park-San-Jose.d507589.Attraction) ![National Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c112e3191cf77f29d1d0f769294fd85f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Theater 4/5(8 reviews) You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Theater-San-Jose.d502510.Attraction) ![Hacienda Alsacia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c9b65385e463c7f7ae69f12c222fcb02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hacienda Alsacia Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro. 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