Title: Visit San Rafael: 2026 Travel Guide for San Rafael, Puntarenas Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Hotels.d553248635975865401.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975865401.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in San Rafael](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Rafael.d553248635975865401.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Rafael Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/San-Rafael.d553248635975865401.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Rafael ## Travel Guide ## Visit San Rafael - San Rafael Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Rafael ![Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692400/692315/170293ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive El Roble 23 El Roble Puntarenas $191 nightly $216 total Apr 22 - Apr 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach property in El Roble. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,103 reviews) excellent Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F22%2F2026&endDate=4%2F23%2F2026&selected=692315&PinnedHotelID=692315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865401) ![Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119940000/119936200/119936166/76abd09c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection® 3 Km South and 600 mts East Carara National Park Tárcoles Puntarenas $289 nightly $327 total Apr 24 - Apr 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) Gorgeous pool area. The rooms super cleans and well designed. Loved the ambiance music early morning. The staff was great and the food delicious. I will definitely come back. Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F24%2F2026&endDate=4%2F25%2F2026&selected=119936166&PinnedHotelID=119936166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865401) ![Hotel Punta Leona](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/486500/486442/011a89ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Punta Leona Punta Leona Garabito Tárcoles Puntarenas $130 nightly $147 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Tárcoles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 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(183 reviews) Excellent place. Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Jaco-Hotels-Large-3-BR-Condo.h21476652.Hotel-Information) ![Nomad Living CR](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420100/108420033/eb680011_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nomad Living CR Calle La Barca Tárcoles Provincia de Puntarenas Stay at this aparthotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Beautiful property and very well stocked with anything you may need! 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