Santa Elena
Travel Guide





Visit Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Camino Verde is a lovely small hotel with wonderful staff. While the room was on the smaller side, it was very comfortable and well appointed. They offer secure parking, and in the evenings there’s a cozy wood-burning stove, which is a nice touch. The location is also great, with just a short ...
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Monteverde Lodge
Great people, great food, great hotel
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Friendly staff, great views, clean rooms
Reviewed on Jan 16, 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 Feb 4, 2026

Cabañas del Lago
Very accommodating!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Villas Jawara
Fantastic view, beautifully designed villa and very clean. Attentive concierge.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Popular places to visit

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Enjoy a trip to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and popular activities like 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 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.

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.
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

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

Sky Adventures Park Zipline Course and Aerial Tram in Arenal Park

Monteverde: Kinkajou Forest Night Walking Tour

Monteverde: Exploring Santa Elena Cloudforest Reserve


