Title: El Cerro Travel Guide: Best of El Cerro, Quepos Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in El Cerro](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cerro-Hotels.d553248635976400908.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Quepos](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Quepos.d6052935.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Quepos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Quepos.d6052935.Travel-Guide-Activities)[El Cerro Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-El-Cerro.d553248635976400908.Car-Hire-Guide)[El Cerro Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Cerro.d553248635976400908.Holidays-City-Breaks) # El Cerro Travel Guide ## Quepos ![Lovely place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/f5d22de0-e41d-4c4b-84f9-8b2580e819c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lovely place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/f5d22de0-e41d-4c4b-84f9-8b2580e819c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plinio was a garden treehouse, incredibly calm and serene. It was a short drive into Quepos or Manuel Antonio, but luckily we had a rental car. Otherwise, it was a fantastic place to relax and unwind. #hostels](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/de727460-86f1-4220-8d6a-436168d7d60e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit El Cerro Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Quepos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Quepos.dx6052935) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful aerial view of Manuel Antonio National Park and its magnificent beach in Quepos Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611594/581e1741-979f-42ec-9f60-9975df197ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Quepos. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manuel-Antonio-Nature-Park-Wildlife-Refuge-El-Cerro.d553248621532611594.Attraction) ![Caption---- Manuel Antonio beach in Costa RIca](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229814/7dffea8d-490c-48df-9983-be5265c41ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manuel Antonio Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Manuel Antonio. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d6229814.Attraction) ![Playa Espadilla Sur in Manuel Antonio Nationalpark, Puntarenas, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997364216/68b12dca-c437-427f-abab-dbb60e4e31ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa Espadilla Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Espadilla during your trip to Quepos? Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-Espadilla-Quepos.d553248635997364216.Attraction) ![Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/e313838a-76b6-434c-802c-edf537c076fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biesanz Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Biesanz Beach during your travels in Manuel Antonio? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biesanz-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621563447078.Attraction) ![Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Costa Rica #garrettfoto #quepos #costarica #beachbound www.garrettfoto.com ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/ba0d05c7-a4f4-4bca-b04c-e8c19c74d11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Pez Vela Explore the waterfront in Quepos with a trip to Marina Pez Vela. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Pez-Vela-Quepos.d553248621563447077.Attraction) ![El Salto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997986422/5b05a9f5-b363-4e4b-9c1d-0c518f800bc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cascada El Salto Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada El Salto during your travels in Quepos. Wander the beautiful beaches and lush rainforests in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cascada-El-Salto-Valle-Pura-Vida.d553248635997986422.Attraction) ### Things to do ![All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1346513/256192e1-a4b5-4c68-8b07-0061ccb1a2c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio £64 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/all-inclusive-catamaran-eco-adventure-from-manuel-antonio.a1346513.activity-details) ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio £64 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) ![Manuel Antonio National Park Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/538569/0386784d-2c4b-4a4b-aa29-de32f68220dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio Park – Guided Nature & Wildlife Tour with transportation £59 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-park-guided-nature-wildlife-tour-with-transportation.a538569.activity-details) ![Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1358900/07798260-2b77-4a6a-b4d2-60d9d7bec501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included! £22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-with-mauro-tickets-not-included.a1358900.activity-details) ![From hiking through the rainforest to swimming beneath Nauyaca’s mighty falls — a day full of unforgettable memories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953234/43d3430f-3819-4469-90c5-a066c672269a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nauyaca Waterfall Adventure -All-Inclusive Full Day tour £118 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nauyaca-waterfall-adventure-all-inclusive-full-day-tour.a44953234.activity-details) ![Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1374129/d8248e06-f70d-4c4d-9322-25f6f6ac07cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catamaran Cruise from Manuel Antonio with Snorkeling £73 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-cruise-from-manuel-antonio-with-snorkeling.a1374129.activity-details) [See all activities in Quepos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Quepos.d6052935.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in El Cerro ![Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3650000/3640800/3640766/5bd2d969_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boutique Hotel Las Cascadas The Falls Road to Marina Pez Vela, 250 mts West Quepos Puntarenas £106 4 Apr - 5 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (233 reviews) Really nice atmosphere. Great staff. Really cute puppy. Monkeys playing around most afternoons. Good location. Would definitely stay again. Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=3640766&PinnedHotelID=3640766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) ![Hotel Plaza Yara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4169600/4169520/9ecddfd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Plaza Yara Main Road Quepos Puntarenas £110 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews) Everything about the room and property was wonderful. I can't say enough of how thoughtfully well appointed was the room. They thought of everything in anticipation of guests needs, including sensors, unlimited coffee and lighting. The staff was incredible and especially the reception attendant Caleb, ... Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=4169520&PinnedHotelID=4169520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) ![Hotel Planeta Sano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91005300/91005255/3167926b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Planeta Sano 300 Meters East of Mono Azul Hotel Quepos Puntarenas £130 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Manuel ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (69 reviews) We stayed in the family villa. It was very clean but had definitely seen better days. Tile in the showers were broken and stained. Could see daylight through the bedroom door. AC couldn't be adjusted so either had to have it off or on it's highest setting. Key for the safe didn't work so we were ... Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=91005255&PinnedHotelID=91005255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) ![COLD YET? You know You Want & DESERVE this! Read r Reviews & bk 2day in PARADISE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32062100/32062099/2310b5ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### COLD YET? You know You Want & DESERVE this! Read r Reviews & bk 2day in PARADISE Quepos Manual Antonio Stay at this family-friendly villa in Quepos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews) This is a huge place for a large group. You are literally in the rain forest. The owners have a very service oriented model and are quite helpful. Nature lovers dream. The waterfall is amazing. Dirt road to get to was an interesting dynamic we don't see here in the states. Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=32062099&PinnedHotelID=32062099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=32062099&PinnedHotelID=32062099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) ![Gaia Collection Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107410000/107401500/107401430/4834d7be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gaia Collection Hotels 50 meters to Gaia Hotel & Reserve Quepos Quepos £246 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) If I could give Gaia 10 stars, I would. The customer service is truly outstanding. We were a family of four, and after a 4-hour plane ride, a 2-hour customs line, and a 3½-hour drive from San José Airport, we arrived at the hotel completely exhausted. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed ... Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=107401430&PinnedHotelID=107401430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) ![Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2360000/2351800/2351763/94ce0543_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Road to Punta Quepos Quepos Puntarenas £138 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews) We loved this place! Very charming and beautiful, highly recommend for families but not necessarily for couples or friends. Only things missing from the hotel: a gym and a bit more of a daytime vibe/activities (Yoga, workout classes, etc) and maybe some entertainment. The venue closed down very early ... Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2351763&PinnedHotelID=2351763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976400908) [See all 971 properties in El Cerro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976400908) 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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Found this gem using HomeAway.com. Photo taken with the DJI Mavic Air. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052935/802cab01-6c3d-4b68-bf34-897ec57c2095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Valle Pura Vida Valle Pura Vida might not have many top sights, but Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Cascada El Salto are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Valle-Pura-Vida.dx553248635976400819) ![panorama of a tropical beach with palm trees in manuel antonio national park in quepos, Costa Rica; lone backpacker girl walking on a tropical paradise beach in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601060/82afcfd0-302d-48ed-b763-a382ed0ace6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Manuel Antonio The stunning beaches and idyllic natural landscape are just a few highlights of Manuel Antonio. Make a stop by Manuel Antonio Beach or Biesanz Beach while you're exploring the area. 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