Title: San Mateo Travel Guide: Best of San Mateo, Alajuela Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Hotels.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Holiday-Rentals.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[San Mateo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Mateo.d3000007645.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Mateo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo.d3000007645.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Mateo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit San Mateo ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(1,134 reviews) El aseo es bastante bueno Y el personal muy amable Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=692315&PinnedHotelID=692315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) ![Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119940000/119936200/119936166/76abd09c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection 3 Km South and 600 mts East Carara National Park Tárcoles Puntarenas £264 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park ... 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