Title: Oriental Travel Guide: Best of Oriental, Cartago Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oriental](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Hotels.d553248635976395367.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oriental](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635976395367.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Oriental Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oriental.d553248635976395367.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oriental Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oriental.d553248635976395367.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oriental Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Peregrinación a la Basílica de Cartago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/f304900f-2bfd-429e-b502-233f746f4117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, a Roman Catholic basilica built in 1639 in Cartago, Costa Rica. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/c4195bc4-3017-4a77-8822-ac3b4c5eae2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basilica cartago](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/559ac268-cfe5-45f0-8828-e0d0c86bceed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basílica de Cartago ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/410abc30-d80e-4d04-903b-1d03cf83732c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Basílica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051371/76c31141-56a8-4948-b1eb-02877bdcd22d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oriental Things to do - Top hotels in Oriental - Top Holiday Rentals in Oriental ![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/459f24b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló San José Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose £69 8 Apr - 9 Apr 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,957 reviews) Pretty hotel and great value, love the free parking. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395367) ![Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1378000/1377921/1a57897e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center Autopista General Canas La Asunción Heredia £87 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (2,036 reviews) The room was nasty. The walls were dirty, bed was like sleeping on concrete, AC is overly complicated on how it operates, floors were grimy, bathroom had mold all over, and the water was ice cold no matter which way you turn the knob. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1377921&PinnedHotelID=1377921&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395367) ![Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546600/115546556/fb74e868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £108 25 Apr - 26 Apr 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (305 reviews) Restaurant in bar is available at the hotel. The room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Great airport hotel for my family. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=115546556&PinnedHotelID=115546556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395367) [See all 1,014 properties in Oriental](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976395367) 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 Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (984 reviews) Clean room and nice staff Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](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/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/68d70e84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina 300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews) The room was clean, and qiuet. Breakfast was good, had variety of food. Please noted that there is no hotel shuttle to/from the airport. We tried to dropp off the postcard at the hotel, but they said they don't have that service. The hotel name is Suites Cristina apart hotel, not Residence Inn ... Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Cristina.h9426098.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/9fceaf98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews) The condo was clean but smelled of disinfectant. The smell was so unpleasant that I had to keep the window open all the time. Although the window stayed open for the entire time, the smell remained. As soon as I stepped into this condo, I called the BEE management and asked for a different condo, ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-The-Train-Apartments-Barrio-Escalante.h67550811.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oriental](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635976395367&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 Oriental hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976395367&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Our Lady of the Angels Basilica Learn about the local history of Cartago when you take a trip to Our Lady of the Angels Basilica. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Our-Lady-Of-The-Angels-Basilica-Cartago.d6101082.Attraction) #### Las Ruinas de la Parroquia You can learn about the history of Cartago with a visit to Las Ruinas de la Parroquia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Las-Ruinas-De-La-Parroquia-Cartago.d553248621532965416.Attraction) #### Cartago Municipal Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cartago Municipal Museum during your trip to Cartago. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Municipal-De-Cartago-Cartago.d553248621532965415.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Irazú Volcano National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869024/2671e29f-659b-4dec-af3e-4874391810a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazú Volcano National Park (Half Day) £74 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-national-park-half-day.a2869024.activity-details) ![Zipline tour on the central valley of Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47517094/fb80847c-76f4-4d24-821c-723c6b9303fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zipline tour on the central valley of Costa Rica £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-tour-on-the-central-valley-of-costa-rica.a47517094.activity-details) ![Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs with Lunch From San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/653752/c4a9b886-a803-455f-b306-165799f2e2f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazu Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs with Lunch From San José £149 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/irazu-volcano-hacienda-orosi-hot-springs-with-lunch-from-san-jose.a653752.activity-details) ![4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869020/73c29bbc-b94c-4309-8520-d128fa65236f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch £112 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-in-1-irazu-orosi-lankaster-lake-cachi-with-lunch.a2869020.activity-details) ![2 Hour Art Class of More than 100 Artworks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48866171/8485459f-12ef-41e2-90e2-4f1601a8bb29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Hour Art Class Exhibition of More than 100 Art Works £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-art-class-exhibition-of-more-than-100-art-works.a48866171.activity-details) ![Volcán Irazu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1352297/719087ee-a112-4a6f-8b87-40c71e626858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip from San Jose to Irazu Volcano National Park, Cartago City and Orosi Valley £149 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-irazu-volcano-national-park.a1352297.activity-details) [See all activities in Oriental](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oriental.d553248635976395367.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Oriental - Places of interest - [Sabana Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabana-Park-La-Sabana.d507595.Attraction) - [Multiplaza Mall Escazu ](https://expedia.co.uk/Multiplaza-Mall-Escazu-San-Jose.d6128290.Attraction) - [Avenida Escazú Shopping Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Avenida-Escazu-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d553248634304708374.Attraction) - [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Attraction) - [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Attraction) - [National Museum of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.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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