Title: Vara Blanca Travel Guide: Best of Vara Blanca, Heredia Province Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Holiday-Rentals.d6206295.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Vara Blanca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vara Blanca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vara Blanca Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Vara Blanca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9ecec0cdb7583c44f7e813293d518346.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f1e03dbc7ba97577178586bfff2afbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f1e03dbc7ba97577178586bfff2afbb.jpg) ![Photo by Abby Fieldhouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b3358cffbccc455a4a342a48f4a27958.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Abby Fieldhouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b3358cffbccc455a4a342a48f4a27958.jpg) ![Photo by Diego Lobo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4856a11a1798b6a8c1f0b9fcac963e22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Diego Lobo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4856a11a1798b6a8c1f0b9fcac963e22.jpg) ![Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/483d6488aa03bcfda9458e1cf64b30fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wandering Sage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/483d6488aa03bcfda9458e1cf64b30fe.jpg) ## Visit Vara Blanca Things to do - Top hotels in Vara Blanca - Top Holiday Rentals in Vara Blanca ![Poas Volcano Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5260000/5259200/5259118/ca21c744_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Poas Volcano Lodge Via Poasito - Varablanca, Vara Blanca, Heredia Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (487 reviews) "The personnel are all very kind. The breakfast is good, better than average, and the location is very good. There was something running inside the walls of our room that you could hear but it wasn’t so loud that it would interfere with your sleep." Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=5259118&PinnedHotelID=5259118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6206295) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=5259118&PinnedHotelID=5259118&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6206295) ![Peace Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5450000/5441900/5441851/1c434a85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peace Lodge 20 min from Poas Volcano National Park, Alajuela, Vara Blanca, Heredia £407 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury lodge in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (505 reviews) "Very peaceful and naturally peaceful place. Staff is very friendly and polite. I want to go back." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=5441851&PinnedHotelID=5441851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6206295) ![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/85eda134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló San José Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose £53 24 Sept - 25 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,692 reviews) "Very friendly" Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F09%2F2025&endDate=25%2F09%2F2025&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6206295) [See all 1,544 properties in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6206295) 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. ![Chalets Vistas del Poas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103651500/103651457/3d15b8ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalets Vistas del Poas Calle Colibri, Vara Blanca, Heredia Stay at this 3-star cabin in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Corso Lechería and Colinas del Poas are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) "This is such a gorgeous property. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious! We wish we had more time there, but only stayed for 1night and had to catch our flight out that morning. Stayed 1 night in June 2025" Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Chalets-Vistas-Del-Poas.h103651457.Hotel-Information) ![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, San Rafael Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews) "We love staying here and being able to travel with our dog and cat. These accommodations are perfect and clean and we never have any issues while staying here and that staff is very attentive and wonderful." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Casa Conde Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1220000/1219100/1219064/4113a667_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa Conde Hotel & Suites South-west of Peace Park, Suroeste del Parque de la Paz, San José, San Jose Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (861 reviews) "Beds were comfortable. Very clean" Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Casa-Conde-Hotel-Suites.h1219064.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6206295&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. 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Savour the cosy cafes and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barva-Volcano-Vara-Blanca.d553248635019337011.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details) ![Evening Tour Our Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353945/cf9daff9-0730-43c7-aa3b-606160f17783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup £58 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-san-jose-evening-bus-tour-with-dinner-and-pickup.a1353945.activity-details) ![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees £26 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths.a1246447.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 £137 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.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 £45 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) !["Vibrant hues and fresh flavors converge at the bustling Borbon Fruit Market, where nature's bounty awaits to tantalize the senses. #MarketMoments #FreshFinds"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3988928/a4d92bf4-bb72-4d17-8e64-231fd78dd740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets £21 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-bites-and-sights-walking-food-tour-including-markets.a3988928.activity-details) [See all activities in Vara Blanca](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Vara-Blanca.d6206295.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Vara Blanca ![Photo by Nataraj Ankinakatte](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3b14c7126bfdc9c5b675c3814a9346f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guapiles [](https://expedia.co.uk/Guapiles.dx180434) ![San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/70ed7ba40240e80182041196e9ea253a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085) ![Photo by Carrie McEneny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4023d57c83907bc25a7437f93a1079a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sabanilla [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabanilla.dx6265000) - Cities near Vara Blanca - Places of interest [Guapiles](https://expedia.co.uk/Guapiles.dx180434)[San José](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085)[Sabanilla](https://expedia.co.uk/Sabanilla.dx6265000) - [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) - [National Museum of Costa Rica](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.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) - [Estadio Nacional](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.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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