Title: Refugio Animal de Costa Rica in San José | Expedia.co.uk [Refugio Animal de Costa Rica Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Refugio-Herpetologico-De-Costa-Rica-Hotels.0-l553248635928405050-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San José](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San José](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Refugio Animal de Costa Rica Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Refugio-Animal-De-Costa-Rica.d553248635928405050.Car-Hire-Guide)[San José Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.d603085.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Refugio Animal de Costa Rica ## Visit Refugio Animal de Costa Rica Activities [San José travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jos.dx603085) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Refugio Animal de Costa Rica Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Auténtico Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564800/564772/652cf0d9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Auténtico Hotel Merced £995 per person 15 May - 22 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to San José (SJO) 8.4/10 Very Good! (666 reviews) This was a great hotel for our stay in San Jose. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help. Check in was smooth and efficient, our room was fine, and we enjoyed using the pool (although it is cold) and the onsite restaurant. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 ![Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48100/48087/74e139d6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica £1,010 per person 15 May - 22 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to San José (SJO) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews) Did not use pool. Was there very short time. Staff seemed good Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026 ![Hotel Bougainvillea San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891200/891152/757a7448_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Bougainvillea San José £1,176 per person 15 May - 22 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LHR) to San José (SJO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (442 reviews) Breakfast was terrific, fresh and lots of choices, plus excellent coffee. Dinner, drinks and desserts were divine. This is an older hotel with a bit of that “funky” wet smell in some carpeted areas, but that was my only complaint. Pool and grounds were gorgeous and well maintained. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 178 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José 16h 8.4/10 42 verified reviews Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7017c9ec-fa7b-487e-b57e-cf286f044a97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose 14h 9.2/10 143 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £119 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4h 9.2/10 58 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~£60~~£50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine 3h 9.6/10 58 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/0d348b9f-b07e-4095-be89-dfcdf845e635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees 2h 30m 9.8/10 188 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 65 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch 16h 7/10 14 verified reviews Free cancellation available ~~£101~~£96 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Springs 14h 9.6/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-arenal-volcano-waterfalls-coffee-and-hot-springs.a51190328.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting 2h 9/10 21 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Sarapiqui River Rafting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711053/97cfaf7a-0539-42f5-9766-892b809cd48e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sarapiqui 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Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2978537/956c29c9-3cb6-4d35-99df-f4ff5fb1eea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring 10h 8/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-and-baldi-hot-spring.a2978537.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869410/8f65e2a3-6704-45e9-b4e7-331c66eb5b59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José 5h 7.4/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dinner-typical-show-in-the-best-viewpoint-of-the-city.a2869410.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![San Jose : Private 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per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-fortuna-sarapiqui-rafting-to-san-jose.a4768910.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ![Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163488/c690b920-95bc-4496-84ce-46123406cd9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coffee Tour with Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls from San José 8h Free cancellation available £147 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/poas-volcano-and-la-paz-falls-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a50163488.activity-details?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635928405050&location=Refugio+Animal+de+Costa+Rica&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with 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