Title: Visit San Carlos: 2026 Travel Guide for San Carlos, San José Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in San Carlos](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Hotels.d829082366942121984.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Carlos](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos-Vacation-Rentals.d829082366942121984.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to San Carlos](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Carlos.d829082366942121984.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in San Carlos](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Carlos.d829082366942121984.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Carlos Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/San-Carlos.d829082366942121984.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Carlos ## Travel Guide ## Visit San Carlos - San Carlos Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Carlos ![Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2360000/2351800/2351763/94ce0543_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio Road to Punta Quepos Quepos Puntarenas $173 nightly $196 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Amazing views of the bay from our room. Private access to a beautiful beach. Incredibly warm, helpful staff. A breakfast to look forward to every day. A great restaurant. We loved every minute of our stay. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=2351763&PinnedHotelID=2351763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829082366942121984) ![Parador Nature Resort and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1760000/1753000/1752985/a5e1338e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Parador Nature Resort and Spa Quepos to Manuel Antonio Road Quepos Puntarenas $349 nightly $393 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews) This is a great property with friendly staff, clean rooms and the swim-up bar made amazing drinks. Its near few of the best beaches where the sunsets are spectacular. Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026&selected=1752985&PinnedHotelID=1752985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829082366942121984) ![La Mariposa Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/119400/119352/b19bb0f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Mariposa Hotel 100 meters southeast of Plaza Vista Quepos Puntarenas $242 nightly $274 total Apr 18 - Apr 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) one of our favorite hotels we've ever stayed at. Great location close to restaurants and a short drive to the beach. Can take cheap Ubers anywhere you want to go within Manuel Antonio/Quepos. The best view we've ever experienced at a hotel. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F18%2F2026&endDate=4%2F19%2F2026&selected=119352&PinnedHotelID=119352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829082366942121984) [See all 1,191 properties in San Carlos](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026®ionId=829082366942121984) 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. ![Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34084/e4865290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio East side of Costa Rica Country Club San Rafael Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (983 reviews) Clean room and nice staff Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Los Altos Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3450000/3444400/3444310/f33fab01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Los Altos Resort Kilometer 4 on main road Quepos Puntarenas Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Pará Beach are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews) Excellent place, would definitely be coming back. Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Quepos-Hotels-Los-Altos-Resort.h3444310.Hotel-Information) ![Pura Natura Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100510000/100501700/100501643/b28e410f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pura Natura Lodge 150mts north of Escuela Manuel Antonio Quepos Puntarenas Stay at this apartment in Quepos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Cascada El Salto ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews) Room was very clean. A/c loud but the price was good. 25% off in the restaurant which is a must at sunset Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Quepos-Hotels-Pura-Natura-Lodge.h100501643.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Carlos](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=829082366942121984&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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You just have to conquer your fear of heights to do it!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344479/d2804a5d-3867-4a67-98fc-15b0a0f796f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Lorenzo - Cities near San Carlos - Places of interest [Parrita](https://expedia.com/Parrita.dx6046747)[Quepos](https://expedia.com/Quepos.dx6052935)[San Lorenzo](https://expedia.com/San-Lorenzo.dx553248635810237488)[San Isidro](https://expedia.com/San-Isidro.dx829082506750881792)[Llano Bonito](https://expedia.com/Llano-Bonito.dx829082686093021184) - [Manuel Antonio Beach ](https://expedia.com/Manuel-Antonio-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d6229814.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge ](https://expedia.com/Manuel-Antonio-Nature-Park-Wildlife-Refuge-El-Cerro.d553248621532611594.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Espadilla ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Espadilla-Manuel-Antonio.d553248635997364216.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marina Pez Vela ](https://expedia.com/Marina-Pez-Vela-Quepos.d553248621563447077.Vacation-Attraction) - [Biesanz Beach ](https://expedia.com/Biesanz-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621563447078.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa La Macha ](https://expedia.com/Playa-La-Macha-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621532611593.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playitas Beach ](https://expedia.com/Playitas-Beach-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621532611590.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Nacional Los Quetzales ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Nacional-Los-Quetzales-Copey.d553248621532964606.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bejuco Beach ](https://expedia.com/Bejuco-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248622006979805.Vacation-Attraction) - [Matapalo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Matapalo-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635935203690.Vacation-Attraction) - [Church of Puriscal ](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Puriscal-Santiago-de-Puriscal.d553248621592457079.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cascada El Salto ](https://expedia.com/Cascada-El-Salto-Manuel-Antonio.d553248635997986422.Vacation-Attraction) - [La Culebra Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/La-Culebra-Waterfall-Manuel-Antonio.d553248621562625856.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte ](https://expedia.com/Parque-Nacional-Tapanti-Macizo-Cerro-De-La-Muerte-Agua-Caliente.d553248621532964608.Vacation-Attraction) - [Playa Espadilla Sur ](https://expedia.com/Playa-Espadilla-Sur-Manuel-Antonio.d553248635997364861.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rainmaker ](https://expedia.com/Rainmaker-Parrita.d553248621532611598.Vacation-Attraction) - [Los Campesinos Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Los-Campesinos-Reserve-Quepos.d553248621562625869.Vacation-Attraction) - [Manuel Antonio Expeditions ](https://expedia.com/Manuel-Antonio-Expeditions-Puntarenas-Province.d553248621532611591.Vacation-Attraction) - [Palo Seco Beach ](https://expedia.com/Palo-Seco-Beach-Puntarenas-Province.d553248635976196400.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mountain Top Park ](https://expedia.com/Mountain-Top-Park-Manuel-Antonio.d888364642049794048.Vacation-Attraction) - [Refugio Animal de Costa Rica ](https://expedia.com/Refugio-Animal-De-Costa-Rica-San-Jose.d553248635928405050.Vacation-Attraction) - [Nahomi Park ](https://expedia.com/Nahomi-Park-Quepos.d553248634304937123.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rancho Tipico don Juan ](https://expedia.com/Rancho-Tipico-Don-Juan-El-Cerro.d553248621555803058.Vacation-Attraction) - [Terramall ](https://expedia.com/Terramall-San-Jose.d6255872.Vacation-Attraction) - [Iglesia Escazú ](https://expedia.com/Iglesia-Escazu-San-Jose.d553248621532965373.Vacation-Attraction) - [Paseo Metrópoli ](https://expedia.com/Paseo-Metropoli-Guadalupe.d553248635974861776.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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