Title: Rivas Travel Guide: Best of Rivas, San José Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rivas](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivas-Hotels.d553248635640522662.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rivas](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivas-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635640522662.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Rivas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rivas.d553248635640522662.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rivas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivas.d553248635640522662.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rivas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cold waters ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640522662/61050bf8-f8a9-4e00-a40d-75ec7b9144de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cold waters ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640522662/61050bf8-f8a9-4e00-a40d-75ec7b9144de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rivas Things to do - Top hotels in Rivas - Top Holiday Rentals in Rivas ![Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24250000/24242400/24242333/w1024h640x0y128-859395a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano 700 metros norte del liceo Canaan Rivas San Jose £58 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rivas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions The Secret Gardens and Samaritan Chocolate are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews) Very helpfull staf , greta location. Art gallery attched a must to visit Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=24242333&PinnedHotelID=24242333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635640522662) ![Villas Rio Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/66200/66109/67c9bc41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villas Rio Mar Dominical Beach Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this hotel in Bahía 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! (631 reviews) Staff very helpful, beautiful location Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=66109&PinnedHotelID=66109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635640522662) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=66109&PinnedHotelID=66109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635640522662) ![Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6480000/6477600/6477554/5f548508_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa Calle San Gerardo Páramo San Jose £147 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Páramo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews) Savegre was unbelievable. Their attention to every detail exceeded all of our expectations. Their staff was very kind and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. We also did the 4 hour quetzal/birding tour which was great. I would definitely return to this spot. One tip for ... Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=6477554&PinnedHotelID=6477554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635640522662) [See all 958 properties in Rivas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635640522662) 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. ![Macho Mora Mountain Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101310000/101308400/101308397/60aa108d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Macho Mora Mountain Lodge Calle Macho Mora Rivas San José Stay at this chalet in Rivas. Enjoy free parking, a garden and concierge services. Popular attractions Cerro de La Muerte Peak and Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa ... Cabaña rústica en un lindo lugar al que hay que llegar con 4x4 por el último tramo hasta la casa. El propietario (Álvaro) fue muy amable. A la casa le hace falta algo de acondicionamiento: no dispone de agua caliente (puede hacer frío) y eché de menos que estuviera algo más acondicionada (limpieza ... Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivas-Hotels-Macho-Mora-Mountain-Lodge.h101308397.Hotel-Information) ![Canavida Villas & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90020000/90013800/90013782/fb2f907a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canavida Villas & Resort Calle la Union Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Province Stay at this holiday home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Arco Beach and Uvita Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews) Pool side furniture needed cushions to be comfortable because too hard to sit or to lay down other than that everything was great. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballena-Hotels-Canavida-Villas-Resort.h90013782.Hotel-Information) ![Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8130000/8126300/8126251/733fce93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tiki Villas Rainforest Lodge & Spa 12km South of Dominical Bahía Ballena Puntarenas Stay at this spa aparthotel in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Playa Hermosa and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (156 reviews) The view from Tiki Villas is so beautiful, incredible pool/restaurant views in particular but also from each villa, they are all so well situated. The recent renovation is really well done with fantastic indoor/outdoor bathrooms and super comfortable beds. I think some finishing touches are still ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dominical-Hotels-Tiki-Villas-Rainforest-Lodge-Spa.h8126251.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Rivas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635640522662&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 Rivas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635640522662&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### The Secret Gardens Explore the great outdoors at The Secret Gardens, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Secret-Gardens-Rivas.d553248633901009410.Attraction) #### Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory is just one of the places to see in Canaan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Samaritan-Chocolate-Rivas.d553248621562625874.Attraction) #### Cloudbridge Nature Preserve Explore the great outdoors at Cloudbridge Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Rivas. Wander the rainforest and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cloudbridge-Nature-Preserve-Rivas.d553248621532964615.Attraction) #### Quesos Canaan You can do some window-shopping at Canaan Cheeses during your trip to Canaan. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canaan-Cheeses-Rivas.d553248633901006830.Attraction) #### Los Crestones Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Los Crestones during your travels in Rivas. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Los-Crestones-Rivas.d553248621532964620.Attraction) #### Miravalles Cross Learn about the local history of Rivas when you spend time at Miravalles Cross. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops. 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