Title: Sarchi Norte Travel Guide: Best of Sarchi Norte, Alajuela Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sarchi Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarchi-Norte-Hotels.d6139798.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sarchi Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarchi-Norte-Holiday-Rentals.d6139798.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Sarchi Norte Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sarchi-Norte.d6139798.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sarchi Norte Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarchi-Norte.d6139798.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sarchi Norte Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![A long time tradition of Costa Ricans. The painted oxcarts, used to transport coffee, has become a source of pride and culture. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139798/689410c8-c323-4ee1-ac1b-0c80ffd29755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A long time tradition of Costa Ricans. The painted oxcarts, used to transport coffee, has become a source of pride and culture. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139798/689410c8-c323-4ee1-ac1b-0c80ffd29755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sarchi is a quick bus ride from San Jose where you can buy lots of souvenirs and a very walkable town where you can explore for a day. The city is famous for the ox carts seen all over Costa Rica! There's also a larger than life ox cart in the center of town.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139798/918f224b-d87a-465f-b230-0116f2e784ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sarchi Norte Things to do - Top hotels in Sarchi Norte - Top Holiday Rentals in Sarchi Norte ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo £139 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,458 reviews) ok Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139798) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia £84 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,086 reviews) Very clean room that seemed rather large and kind of empty... I think the main room could have been arranged differently to be more pleasing! The grounds were also very nice! Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139798) ![Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115546600/115546556/33a8a96f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia £123 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews) Staff was great and rooms were really clean. Close to airport Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=115546556&PinnedHotelID=115546556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139798) [See all 1,113 properties in Sarchi Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6139798) 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! (959 reviews) This is a great quality hotel in Costa Rica. In my personal case I went to see a Dentist that happened to be across the street from this place. Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Nina´s - Juan Santamaria](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90800000/90790400/90790374/0d4f5af8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nina´s - Juan Santamaria Calle Las Américas, Invu Las Cañas 1 Rio Segundo Alajuela Province Stay at this apartment in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free airport pick-up and a garden. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and City Mall are located ... 7/10 Good! (54 reviews) It is sort of air band no staff no amenities however instructions are clear and easy to follow Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Ninas.h90790374.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113493000/113492946/21f7195a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana San José Stay at this condo in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Very clean with an eco-friendly vibe, perfect for a week-long stay. The view was great, and the pool was a nice bonus. The laundry room was exceptionally clean and easy to use once we downloaded the app. One thing to note: the driveway into the parking garage is very steep and can feel a bit treacherous ... Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-BEE-Suites-San-Jose-Santa-Ana.h113492946.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sarchi Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139798&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 Sarchi Norte hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&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=6139798&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Else Kientzler Botanical Garden Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Else Kientzler Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Sarchi Norte. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Else-Kientzler-Botanical-Garden-Alajuela-Province.d553248621562625797.Attraction) #### Mariposas Sarchí See the exotic and native animals who live at Mariposas Sarchí during your travels in Sarchi Norte. Discover the waterfalls and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mariposas-Sarchi-Alajuela-Province.d553248635997987596.Attraction) #### Butterfly Farm You can learn about the history of Sarchi Norte with a visit to Butterfly Farm. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Butterfly-Farm-Alajuela-Province.d553248621532965412.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 £141 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) ![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 £118 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details) ![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting £26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details) ![Experience the zip lining adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214525/8108bc3d-e2d1-4146-804e-ac5528007c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour £141 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/volcano.a1214525.activity-details) ![Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727923/fd941073-3714-4b38-905a-f6dba95c7349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge £47 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-lineday-ticket-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-nature-park-wildlife-refuge.a727923.activity-details) ![One of the released sloths, around for a visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1212696/06bd6289-c237-4d23-9ebe-8e210e4adc70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket £26 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-rescate-wildlife-rescue-centre-general-admission-ticket.a1212696.activity-details) [See all activities in Sarchi Norte](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sarchi-Norte.d6139798.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Sarchi Norte ![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 ![Deforested area in a mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974560120/9fd833a5-f23a-413a-aa41-0606a4f3c3ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Toro Amarillo - Cities near Sarchi Norte - Places of interest [San José](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085)[Toro Amarillo](https://expedia.co.uk/Toro-Amarillo.dx553248635974560120) - [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) - [Hacienda Alsacia ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hacienda-Alsacia-San-Jose.d553248635976095285.Attraction) - [Juan Castro Blanco National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Juan-Castro-Blanco-National-Park-Alajuela-Province.d6101075.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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