Title: Visit La Cruz: 2026 Travel Guide for La Cruz, Guanacaste | Expedia.com [Hotels in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz-Hotels.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz-Vacation-Rentals.d6034169.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-La-Cruz.d6034169.Car-Rental-Guide)[La Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz.d6034169.Destination-Travel-Guides) # La Cruz ## Travel Guide ![scenic Playa Rajada near La Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034169/7ab51724-06a2-4b2f-827e-9f106a11ff9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![scenic Playa Rajada near La Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034169/7ab51724-06a2-4b2f-827e-9f106a11ff9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poolside walk at Dreams Las Mareas in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557900873/f86494f1-8674-4879-bbba-fc949128907d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557900873/677297ec-d2a9-4dba-a7fa-ebe5bf2a3755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit La Cruz Things to do Reviews - La Cruz Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in La Cruz ![Nandel Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69390000/69385300/69385292/2ff3f113_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nandel Beach Resort Playa Jobo La Cruz Guanacaste $133 nightly $151 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in La Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (189 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=69385292&PinnedHotelID=69385292&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034169) ![Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18760000/18757300/18757289/48589d6a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Dream Kiteboarding Resort 60 Meters de la Entrada a Playa La Cruz Guanacaste $52 nightly $59 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in La Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Papaturro and Playa Copal are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (71 reviews) Everything was great, especially the staff, and all the conveniences. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=18757289&PinnedHotelID=18757289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034169) ![Hotel Punta Descartes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96780000/96776900/96776870/20e2be24_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Punta Descartes Costado Sur Banco Popular La Cruz Guanacaste Stay at this hotel in La Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Puerto Soley and Playa Conventillos are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews) La vue de la terrasse est exceptionnelle. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=96776870&PinnedHotelID=96776870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034169) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=96776870&PinnedHotelID=96776870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034169) [See all 44 properties in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=6034169) 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. ![Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110100000/110099000/110098954/271f74ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Secluded Nature Lodge with A/C and Wifi in Private Bird Watching Sanctuary El Jobo Guanacaste Province Stay at this vacation home in La Cruz. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Playa Coyotera and Playa Jobo are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Nice place as advertised. Good value for a simple rustic stay The sea can accommodation is as advertised. Simple, rustic. With some nice modern touches like good A/C, wifi, smart TV. Cozy and comfortable for 2\. Fridge and microwave. It's a nice location, convenient to several beaches. Walk to restaurants, supers, etc.Rate is very reasonable and owners are friendly ... Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz-Hotels-Secluded-Nature-Lodge-With-AC-And-Wifi-In-Private-Bird-Watching-Sanctuary.h110098954.Hotel-Information) ![Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111361500/111361401/21ac91e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Essence of Honey Villas & Boutique Safari - Villa # 3 Provincia de Guanacaste Provincia de Guanacaste Stay at this villa in La Cruz. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Playa Papaturro and Playa Copal are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Bryan’s communication was friendly, fast, and effective! Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz-Hotels-Essence-Of-Honey-Villas-Boutique-Safari-Villa-3.h111361401.Hotel-Information) ![5-bedroom house, Private Pool, minutes to the Beach-WiFi, AC. Walk to restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113058000/113057907/66cbcddc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5-bedroom house, Private Pool, minutes to the Beach-WiFi, AC. Walk to restaurant La Cruz Guanacaste Province Stay at this vacation home in La Cruz. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Playa Puerto Soley and Playa Conventillos are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Todo estuvo bien, solo un poco difícil poder conseguir codigo para entrar. Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/La-Cruz-Hotels-5-Bedroom-House-In-Delightful-La-Cruz-With-WiFi.h113057907.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6034169&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check La Cruz hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6034169&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Playa Coco Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coco during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Coco-La-Cruz.d553248635997363731.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Jobo Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Jobo during your trip to El Jobo? [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Jobo-La-Cruz.d553248635997364204.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Bolanos Island National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in La Cruz. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bolanos-Island-National-Wildlife-Refuge-La-Cruz.d6101102.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Coyotera Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Coyotera during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Coyotera-La-Cruz.d553248635997364209.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Rajadita Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajadita during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Rajadita-La-Cruz.d977882274456674304.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa Rajada Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Rajada during your trip to La Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Playa-Rajada-La-Cruz.d977882273408102400.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private 1-Day Nicaragua Tour from Dreams Las Mareas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47495708/307d06b2-ded4-4e1c-9339-7036c51b1155.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 1-Day Nicaragua Tour from Dreams Las Mareas $355 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-1-day-nicaragua-tour-from-dreams-las-mareas.a47495708.activity-details) [See all activities in La Cruz](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-La-Cruz.d6034169.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of La Cruz 4.3 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 15 4 - Good 8 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 2 1 - Terrible 1 ### 2/5 - Disappointing Verified traveler Depressing. Road to hotel needs serious reconstruction. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler I love Costa Rica. It’s so full of life and adventure. The excursions are amazing and worth every penny, The people of the country are unbelievably friendly and they truly make you feel at home. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Wonderful people and excellent area to mingle with wildlife. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler For dining. Be more specific what “casual” is. My husband has a handicap and we got up to the restaurants to find out that nice shorts with a collared shirt is not appropriate attire. After we learned that numerous other people complained also ### 4/5 - Good Kris Did the mega Combo Adventure park and it was amazing ### 5/5 - Excellent SeasonedTravel Be sure to take a tour of the rainforest. We scheduled with Swiss Tours and Ronald took care of our every need and is a true Costa Rican Ambassador. ## Cities near La Cruz ![San Juan del Sur showing a sandy beach, a bay or harbor and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6212446/0b3ce174-12aa-4dd6-9ab1-f29e3ac437a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Juan del Sur ![Poolside walk at Dreams Las Mareas in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557900873/f86494f1-8674-4879-bbba-fc949128907d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Jobo ![Islas Murciélago humanity patrimony Guanacaste Unique rock formation of its type in the world #beautifull island in Northern Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635973283445/5463d1b1-7c9c-4807-8d75-fd031bfc904a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Elena ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - [Puerto Soley Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Puerto-Soley-Hotels.d3000007661.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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