Santa Elena
Travel Guide





Visit Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
We absolutely loved our stay at Camino Verde. The views from our room and from the lounge/breakfast area were incredible. We could easily see the pacific ocean! Breakfast was delicious and the hotel was very helpful with coordinating tours and transfers. Highly highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Monteverde Lodge by Böëna
The balcony room was beautiful and the hotel restaurant is wonderful. We particular enjoyed breakfast and happy hour. It was very peaceful in the hotel. The only point for improvement would be the cleanliness of the pool - it wasn’t very appealing for swimming.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel con Corazón Monteverde
Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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

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

Cabañas Rio Escondido
This place is amazing, beautiful very aesthetic and pleasing to be with my window was facing the river and the sound of the river made it very pleasing to sleep
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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




