Santa Elena
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Elena
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Very nice place to stay. We had an apartment, very private with parking. Walking distance to everything. Breakfast was delicious! Included in the price. Would love to come back and stay in this place again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
Room very clean. Staff amazingly friendly - especially the waitstaff and bartenders! They gave us great local suggestions for sunset spots etc. Beautiful grounds. Our room was on first level so we did not have a view but there was a cute balcony with a stream running past.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Favorite hotel I've ever stayed at! Amazing breakfast, beautiful property and view, close to downtown shops and restaurants, beautiful warm pool and hottub, and lovely spa.
Reviewed on 28 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
It was a unique place to stay, not far from Fortuna but it was away from the large groups of tourists. The ducks that lived on the little lake there were good at patrolling the property.
Reviewed on 28 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.
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.
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 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
Sky Adventures Park Zipline Course and Aerial Tram in Arenal Park
