Title: San Carlos Travel Guide: Best of San Carlos, Rio San Juan Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Hotels.d6351590.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Holiday-Rentals.d6351590.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[San Carlos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Carlos.d6351590.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Carlos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos.d6351590.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Carlos Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69287-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69287-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69288-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69288-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ![Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69286-Rio-San-Juan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Nicaraguan Tourism Board](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69286-Rio-San-Juan.jpg) ## Visit San Carlos Things to do - Top hotels in San Carlos ![Hotel Cabinas Leyko](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34000300/34000291/270-e778566c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Cabinas Leyko Iglesia catolica 2 cuadras Oeste, San Carlos, Rio San Juan £21 13 Oct - 14 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Carlos. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction San Carlos Fort is located nearby. "Muy cómoda y buen servicio" Reviewed on 19 Dec 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F10%2F2025&endDate=14%2F10%2F2025&selected=34000291&PinnedHotelID=34000291&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351590) ![Guacimo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33330000/33328600/33328569/0b4b1a9e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Guacimo Lodge Indio Maiz Biological Reserve, Batola District, El Castillo, Rio San Juan Stay at this 3-star lodge in El Castillo. Enjoy free breakfast, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Afortunada Ranch Reserve ... "Wonderful service from the small team sadly showing signs of necessary maintence perfect location." Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=33328569&PinnedHotelID=33328569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351590) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=33328569&PinnedHotelID=33328569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6351590) ![Hotel Lara's Planet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12370000/12366200/12366147/27921a9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Lara's Planet del Muelle 200 mts al Norte, El Castillo, Rio San Juan Stay at this family-friendly lodge in El Castillo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Afortunada Ranch Reserve and Reserva ... "It was a nice place within easy walking distance of the boat dock. My room was big and clean. Despite what is said on the Wxpedia booking website; Unilingual staff. No hammock on deck. Cash only and no ATM in town. No gym." 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Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Union-De-Pintores-Y-Artesanos-De-Solentiname-Elvis-Chavarria-San-Carlos.d553248621532964977.Attraction) #### Nuestra Señora de Solentiname You can learn about the history of Mancarron with a trip to Nuestra Señora de Solentiname. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuestra-Senora-De-Solentiname-San-Carlos.d553248621532964975.Attraction) #### San Carlos Fort You can learn about the history of San Carlos with a trip to San Carlos Fort. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Carlos-Fort-San-Carlos.d553248621532964978.Attraction) #### El Refugio Learn about the local history of Mancarron with a stop at El Refugio. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Refugio-San-Carlos.d553248621532964974.Attraction) #### Clarissa and Jeyselle Aurellano You can spend time exploring the galleries in Clarissa and Jeyselle Aurellano in San Carlos. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clarissa-And-Jeyselle-Aurellano-San-Carlos.d553248621532964971.Attraction) #### Museo Archipiélago Solentiname You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museo Archipiélago Solentiname during your trip to San Carlos. Discover the area's museums and churches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museo-Archipielago-Solentiname-San-Carlos.d553248621532964976.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348406/32a79dee-fe22-41f1-96d1-bf146c9293d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-boat-trip-cano-negro.a1348406.activity-details) ![Arenal Volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45274974/8c997e5e-39b0-420a-ae53-93635c512be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 8-Day Best of Northwest Costa Rica from San Jose: Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela and Guanacaste £1,236 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-day-best-of-northwest-costa-rica-from-san-jose-arenal-volcano-national-park.a45274974.activity-details) [See all activities in San Carlos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Carlos.d6351590.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - [Rio San Juan Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Rio-San-Juan.d6314182.Hotel-Destinations) - [El Castillo Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Castillo-Hotels.d6313649.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Mancarron Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mancarron-Hotels.d6340163.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Sabalos Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sabalos-Hotels.d6140858.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [San Miguelito Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguelito-Hotels.d662833965867569152.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Solentiname Islands Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Solentiname-Islands-Hotels.d3000470297.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to El Castillo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-El-Castillo.d6313649.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights to Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Solentiname-Islands.d3000470297.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Rio San Juan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/6314182/flights-from-rio-san-juan) - [El Castillo Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Castillo.d6313649.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Rio San Juan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rio-San-Juan.dx6314182) - [Solentiname Islands Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Solentiname-Islands.d3000470297.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Solentiname-Islands.dx3000470297) - [Mountain Holiday Packages Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/mountain-holidays/3000470297/Solentiname-Islands) - [Ski Holiday Packages Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/ski-holidays/3000470297/Solentiname-Islands) - [Addcar rental Rental Cars in Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/AddCar-Rental-Car-Rentals-In-Solentiname-Islands.d3000470297-c1002.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [Ok Mobility Rental Cars in Solentiname Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/OK-Mobility-Car-Rentals-In-Solentiname-Islands.d3000470297-c1057.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) - [El Castillo Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Castillo-Holiday-Rentals.d6313649.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) - Cities near San Carlos [Cardenas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cardenas.dx6351058) ![](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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