Title: Visit Palmira: 2026 Travel Guide for Palmira, Guanacaste | Expedia.com [Hotels in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Palmira-Hotels.d553248635974560122.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Palmira-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635974560122.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Palmira](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmira.d553248635974560122.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Palmira.d553248635974560122.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Palmira.d553248635974560122.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmira Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Palmira.d553248635974560122.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Palmira ## Travel Guide ## Visit Palmira Things to do - Palmira Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Palmira ![La Mansion Inn Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8260000/8254200/8254135/cfd240fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Mansion Inn Arenal Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam Arenal Alajuela $144 nightly $163 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (615 reviews) Loved our honeymoon stay here! Perfect home base for a week of exploring the area. Loved the pool and especially loved the amazing generous and delicious free breakfast every morning! The only issue we had were tiny ants in our room that made a few surfaces unusable, and we had to be very cautious ... Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=8254135&PinnedHotelID=8254135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974560122) ![Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858533/1c77e235_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hideaway Rio Celeste 700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela $431 nightly $488 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Katira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974560122) ![Rinconcito Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5330000/5326800/5326763/31d3e7de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rinconcito Lodge Rincón de la Vieja, San Jorge de Mogote Mogote de Bagaces Guanacaste $91 nightly $103 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this lodge in Mogote de Bagaces. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (370 reviews) A long and bumpy ride up to the lodge. As soon as you check in they force you to pay for breakfast as you are disoriented and tired from the ride. You are told you are not allowed to decide in the morning if you are even hungry. Paid for two for breakfast. In the morning only one could eat breakfast ... Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=5326763&PinnedHotelID=5326763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974560122) [See all 379 properties in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026®ionId=553248635974560122) 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. ![Bungalows Paraíso Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114209600/114209507/c2e913ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bungalows Paraíso Celeste 3 km al sureste Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Francisco is the best host, we had an excellent stay! Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bijagua-Hotels-Bungalows-Paraiso-Celeste.h114209507.Hotel-Information) ![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/196a9e61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Arenal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 10/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews) This place was amazing! The services that the host provided were great. The included breakfast was delicious and a great way to start our day. Patrick was so helpful with our excursions. This is by far the best VRBO that I've ever stayed at. We hope to return again sometime. Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22450000/22449700/22449683/1a0ab256_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste 400m Oeste de la plaza de deportes Katira Alajuela Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Katira. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and private pools. 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Probably the best dinner of my two week trip throughout Costa Rica. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Katira-Hotels-Hotel-Finca-LEtoile-Celeste.h22449683.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Palmira](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974560122&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. 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[](https://expedia.com/Catarata-Morpho-Azul-Palmira.d720947449945423872.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46954980/f7f52433-aaf9-4a66-8b3d-99835c6e3297.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloth Watching + Waterfall & Organic Coffee and Chocolate Tour $160 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sloth-watching-waterfall-organic-coffee-and-chocolate-tour.a46954980.activity-details) ![Natural Swimming Pool in the Celeste River is the final tour destination](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1359080/1dca9e81-c276-4ec8-8895-95b92ad9b3ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour $58 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-horseback-riding-tour.a1359080.activity-details) ![Tubing In Rio Celeste, Nature and Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647061/94323595-04ea-4fa5-bc05-ed5099a3f6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tubing in Rio Celeste: A Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tubing-in-rio-celeste-a-perfect-blend-of-nature-and-adventure.a2647061.activity-details) ![Río Celeste adventures ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47033394/7d4a84c8-eae4-4346-b01d-b4849959b0e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure in the Río Celeste $50 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-tubing-adventure-in-the-rio-celeste.a47033394.activity-details) ![Rio Celeste Tubing : The perfect mix of thrilling, safe rapids and calm floating sections. 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