Santa Elena
Travel Guide





Visit Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Beautiful!!
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
We loved the private hot tub, the stocked refrigerator, free wine. Room was beautiful, outdoor and indoor showers! Close to restaurants and shopping. Superbowl party in English. Great restaurant at hotel. Nice buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026

Monteverde Lodge
Really great stay at Monteverde Lodge. The staff was friendly and courteous and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. It is a wilderness hotel with eco friendly policies and forest trails directly on the property. Breakfast was included and came with an excellent fresh fruit plate, ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

Cabañas Rio Escondido
I had everything I needed in a very nice, well kept setting. You need to bring your own coffee but you a have a coffee maker. The setting is very nice with a water stream in the backyard. My room looked at the water stream which was very nice. Communication was great. The price is reasonable and ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb, 2026

Cabañas del Lago
Super nice place for the money
Reviewed on 21 Feb, 2026

Villas Jawara
Awesome location; neat and spacious villa right at the foot of Arenal; Highlights are the private hot spring pool, large back yard well maintained, fire pit and finally the unique shower/bathroom in main bedroom :)
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 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.

Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
Explore the lovely green spaces of Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. Wander the lush forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
Explore the great outdoors at Wildlife Refuge Monteverde, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.

Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
Explore the lovely green spaces of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and also enjoy the hiking trails in Monteverde. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

Monteverde Orchid Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Monteverde Orchid Garden, a lovely green space in Santa Elena. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the local tours.
Curi-Cancha Reserve
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Curi-Cancha Reserve, a lovely green space in Monteverde. Amble around the area's lush forest or seek out the hiking trails.
Things to do

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Monteverde Night Tour Unique Experience

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour




