Title: San Isidro Travel Guide: Best of San Isidro, San José Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Isidro](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Isidro-Hotels.d553248635975924138.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in San Isidro](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Isidro-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975924138.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[San Isidro Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Isidro.d553248635975924138.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Isidro Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Isidro.d553248635975924138.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Isidro Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Aerial View of Perez Zeledon, San Isidro del General, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924138/5825477c-8b33-4fa5-9837-56eec0883906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial View of Perez Zeledon, San Isidro del General, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924138/5825477c-8b33-4fa5-9837-56eec0883906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Valley sun after coming down from the cloud forest of San Isidro in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924138/fbf684d5-4836-42b0-81c8-a7ba7d489faf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coffee tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975924138/0514b9fa-0da9-41e5-baa7-5b8ff72c682b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Isidro Things to do - Top hotels in San Isidro - Top Holiday Rentals in San Isidro ![Loma Tranquila](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20080000/20079800/20079718/89567d8a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Loma Tranquila 300m oeste Mirador Luna San Isidro Alajuela £39 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria Historical ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (74 reviews) I will gladly recommend this property to anyone looking for a stay over near the capitol. Rosia the proprietress couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful. When my original flight was cancelled she had no hesitation whatsoever in moving the reservation over to my new arrival date. She was also ... Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=20079718&PinnedHotelID=20079718&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975924138) ![Xandari Resort And Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1730300/1730262/9fbfb2ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Xandari Resort And Spa 1 Km Ne Del Salon El Diamante San Isidro Alajuela £319 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Room was clean but in need of some refreshing Getting old and needs some updating. 1 bathroom sink did not drain properly (missing the drain lever). Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=1730262&PinnedHotelID=1730262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975924138) ![Buena Vista Chic Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1820000/1814600/1814565/e00a8de6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buena Vista Chic Hotel Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport San Isidro Alajuela £145 3 Mar - 4 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews) Great location. Beautiful grounds! Amazing views of San Jose. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=1814565&PinnedHotelID=1814565&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975924138) [See all 1,531 properties in San Isidro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975924138) 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (961 reviews) Lots of decent amenities. Reviewed on 5 Feb 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/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0_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! (737 reviews) Spotless, great breakfast and service Reviewed on 1 Feb 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/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/18ff5a1b_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, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews) As advertised. Easy check in process Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-The-Train-Apartments-Barrio-Escalante.h67550811.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Isidro](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975924138&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 San Isidro hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975924138&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975924138&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975924138&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975924138&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975924138&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=553248635975924138&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=553248635975924138&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=553248635975924138&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507595/a90020ae-c78c-4a6b-b4db-8e7642ad88b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabana Park 4/5(4 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabana-Park-La-Sabana.d507595.Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101134/b27329da-b981-4821-9424-d629ab914aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Stadium of Costa Rica 4.5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-San-Jose.d6101134.Attraction) ![Autódromo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355960/58d2e5cc-412d-4d2a-9b47-1f7546f50987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque Viva Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Attraction) ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Park 4/5(1 review) You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Attraction) ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Museum of Costa Rica 3.5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Theater 4/5(8 reviews) You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Theater-San-Jose.d502510.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £63 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) ![Arenal Volcano Experience Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose £116 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details) ![Arenal Volcano Mega Combo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner £138 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details) ![manuel antonio national park tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/9cfc7e85-2db9-46d8-92db-3d3adb2671dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose £123 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner £40 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) ![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ £99 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details) [See all activities in San Isidro](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Isidro.d553248635975924138.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near San Isidro ![Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11901/ffa4e92c-3a53-47c1-8e58-1b286baa491f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alajuela ![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vara Blanca ![Traditional Costa Rican cart --the colors & patterns are so unique! #patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265000/20671c5c-f464-43c2-95fd-504d7ce0cc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla - Cities near San Isidro - Places of interest [Alajuela](https://expedia.co.uk/Alajuela.dx11901)[San José](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085)[Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca.dx6206295)[Sabanilla](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabanilla.dx6265000) - [Hacienda Alsacia ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hacienda-Alsacia-San-Jose.d553248635976095285.Attraction) - [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) - [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Attraction) - [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Attraction) - [National Museum of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Attraction) - [Costa Rica Nature Pavilion ](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Rica-Nature-Pavilion-La-Virgen.d553248621562625806.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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