Title: Upala Travel Guide: Best of Upala, Alajuela Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Hotels.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Holiday-Rentals.d6338240.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Upala Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Upala.d6338240.Car-Hire-Guide)[Upala Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala.d6338240.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Upala Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/9feedec8-279d-4e0c-8ba9-3012bb2ed8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/9feedec8-279d-4e0c-8ba9-3012bb2ed8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/08bfcf28-24c1-4ba2-952e-3b4f56323e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/97e00817-4c6b-4062-813b-ad4a8185ab49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Upala Things to do - Top hotels in Upala - Top Holiday Rentals in Upala ![Blue River Resort & Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3969400/3969358/2b902780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue River Resort & Hot Springs 600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul Guayabo Alajuela £166 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Guayabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (437 reviews) Clean room, amenities, staff at reception (Juergen and Sebastian) Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=3969358&PinnedHotelID=3969358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12850200/12850194/42f2d1bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste £75 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (208 reviews) Good place to stay for one night if you are driving through to La Fortuna and need a stop before the longer drive. There isn’t much to do around this area, without a lot of driving. As a result, we abandoned our pre-paid second night to get closer to La Fortuna. The hotel is fine. No AC. No shampoo/condition. ... Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=12850194&PinnedHotelID=12850194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858533/7bd2ce79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hideaway Rio Celeste 700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela £334 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Katira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (610 reviews) Everything was amazing at The Hideaway, from the beautiful room to the absolutely breathtaking property and the wonderful staff. We had such a memorable experience here we will never forget. We did the night walk and saw birds, snakes and red eyed frogs! The food was amazing for dinner at each restaurant, ... Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 253 properties in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6338240) 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. ![Destino Hotel & Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731800/101731789/a690452e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Destino Hotel & Hot Spring La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this family-friendly villa in Fortuna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Las Hornillas Hot Springs and Thermomania ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews) Stayed here for a night. Orlando, the owner, welcomed us and showed us the room. He was very nice and hospitable. The room was clean, I liked the interior design of the suite we got. We met two kittens who were friendly. If you like cats, they will gladly enter your room. If you don’t, you might ... Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fortuna-Hotels-Destino-Hotel-Hot-Spring.h101731789.Hotel-Information) ![Bungalows Paraíso Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114209600/114209507/c5a385b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bungalows Paraíso Celeste 3 km al sureste Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Rio Celeste Waterfall are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Beautiful view from the large balcony. Good location, near rainforest tours and the National Park of Tenorio Volcano. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bijagua-Hotels-Bungalows-Paraiso-Celeste.h114209507.Hotel-Information) ![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/443fe530_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran Stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 10/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews) Very unique spot. Great views and location. Patrick and his family are fantastic and extremely helpful. The provided breakfast each day was absolutely amazing! Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6338240&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 Upala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&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=6338240&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&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=6338240&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Upala Central Park Explore the great outdoors at Upala Central Park, a lovely green space in Upala. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upala-Central-Park-Upala.d553248621558091705.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Natural Swimming Pool in the Celeste River is the final tour destination](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1359080/1dca9e81-c276-4ec8-8895-95b92ad9b3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour £42 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-horseback-riding-tour.a1359080.activity-details) ![WILDLIFE BOAT SAFARI CAÑO NEGRO CANOA AVENTURA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348406/45a9af26-0fa2-4b87-a746-4c3d4b449f4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour) £70 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cano-negro-wildlife-boat-safari-from-la-fortuna-full-day-tour.a1348406.activity-details) ![Tubing In Rio Celeste, Nature and Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647061/94323595-04ea-4fa5-bc05-ed5099a3f6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tubing in Rio Celeste: A Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure £51 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tubing-in-rio-celeste-a-perfect-blend-of-nature-and-adventure.a2647061.activity-details) ![Sloths in the rain forest + safari by the river ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1349308/aab08eff-ad99-4037-b54a-39e0765af1d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloths in the Rain Forest and Safari by the River £123 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sloths-in-the-rain-forest-and-safari-by-the-river.a1349308.activity-details) ![Río Celeste adventures ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47033394/7d4a84c8-eae4-4346-b01d-b4849959b0e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure in the Río Celeste £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rio-celeste-tubing-adventure-in-the-rio-celeste.a47033394.activity-details) ![Get close and personal ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373532/5b3657e1-a4c5-4b8a-ac5e-9ba85fef5739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloth Discovery, Río Celeste & Coffee–Cacao Journey £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sloth-discovery.a1373532.activity-details) [See all activities in Upala](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Upala.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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