El General Travel Guide
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Villas Rio Mar
Dominical Beach, Ballena, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (610 reviews)
"Perfect"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

La Cusinga Lodge
Km166 Costarena Sur, Ballena, Puntarenas
Fully refundable
The price is £101 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£101
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa lodge in Ballena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
ecology minded hotel
"Very nice ecology minded hotel. The grounds are great. It has quirky architecture, the staff are friendly and helpful The site view has a stunning viewpoint where u can enjoy the sunset The only criticism is that site is not practical for moving luggage from the car park to the room"
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Trogon Lodge
Savegre, Páramo, San Jose
The price is £128 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£128
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star lodge in San Gerardo de Dota. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Rio Savegre Waterfall and Cerro de ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews)
"Excellent stay, excellent service, an incredible place to rest and be relax — fully recommended."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
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
Calle la Union, Ballena, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 4-star holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Su piscina infinita con vista a la cola de la ballena y el atardecer la amamos 100/10 Las fotos se quedan cortas a lo hermoso y de buen gusto. Los masajes y tours super recomendados!"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach.
Dominical, Puntarenas
Stay at this villa in Puntarenas Province. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Perfection!
"This property was even better than expected! Our family of seven, ranging in age from 11 - 78 years old, used this as our home base to explore the area, from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita. We fished, walked the whale tail, hiked Nauyaca Falls, and explored beaches, and the Lattice House location was ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Entire house-Whale Tail/Ocean Views, Pool!
Casita avail to rent for add'l fee
Uvita, Puntarenas
Stay at this holiday home in Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Peaceful
"The place is so relaxingand peaceful. Beautiful view"
Reviewed on 31 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary
You can enjoy the entertainment at Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary during your travels to El General. Wander the seaside or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Anura Twilight Walk A Journey into the Forest's Nightlife
£44
per adult

Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
£63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Waterfalls and Beach Caves Adventure in Costa Rica
£103
per adult