Santa Elena Holidays from £1,506
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Your Santa Elena Holiday
Book a customised Santa Elena holiday package that includes everything you need and no unnecessary extras. Good for hiking, views and nature, consider basing yourself in the neighbourhood of La Lindora. Fill your free time with tours of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Curi-Cancha Reserve, some of the top attractions you really should see during your trip to Santa Elena. Expedia is here to help you escape your routine. Tailor your holiday to Santa Elena to suit your style of travel, whatever that may look like.
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Santa Elena Essential Information
Language | Spanish |
|---|---|
Currency | Costa Rican colóns |
Local Welcome | ¡Hola! |
Local Goodbye | Adiós |
Closest Airport | La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) |
Max Temp Winter | 32ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 32ºC |
Top Sights | Bat Jungle, Serpentario and Ranario |
Top hotels in Santa Elena
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
"Good location, close to the main street. Helpfull staff."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
"The Location was excellent, close to restaurants and supermarkets. The room was very spacious with a view of the surrounding hills. There were several trails on the property which were beautiful and interesting. I saw a family of Coati's one afternoon feeding on a tree at the edge of the property. ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Cala Lodge
"Good value place to stay that’s close to things and have both breakfast and cooking equipment"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities such as hiking in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
What to do in Santa Elena
Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle
Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience
Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Local Naturalist
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