Title: Visit Upala: 2026 Travel Guide for Upala, Alajuela Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in Upala](https://expedia.com/Upala-Hotels.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Upala](https://expedia.com/Upala-Vacation-Rentals.d6338240.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Upala](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Upala.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Upala](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Upala.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Upala](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Upala.d6338240.Car-Rental-Guide)[Upala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Upala.d6338240.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Upala ## Travel Guide ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/9feedec8-279d-4e0c-8ba9-3012bb2ed8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/9feedec8-279d-4e0c-8ba9-3012bb2ed8be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/08bfcf28-24c1-4ba2-952e-3b4f56323e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Collared aracari near Bijagua de Upala in Costa Rica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338240/97e00817-4c6b-4062-813b-ad4a8185ab49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Upala Things to do - Upala Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Upala ![Blue River Resort & Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3969400/3969358/2b902780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue River Resort & Hot Springs 600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul Guayabo Alajuela $200 nightly $226 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (438 reviews) We had a wonderful time. The grounds are so well manicured and lanscaped. We loved our lodge. The hot springs and additional acitivites were amazing. Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=3969358&PinnedHotelID=3969358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12850200/12850194/42f2d1bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste $97 nightly $110 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (209 reviews) What a unique place. Really cool landscape. The view is perfection. Food was fantastic. Beer was fantastic. It is such a unique place. We did really enjoy our time there, though short. Would have been an epic place 20 years ago when the skate park, tennis courts, arcade game, and air hockey were ... Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026&selected=12850194&PinnedHotelID=12850194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858533/7bd2ce79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hideaway Rio Celeste 700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela $400 nightly $453 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (609 reviews) Everything was amazing at The Hideaway, from the beautiful room to the absolutely breathtaking property and the wonderful staff. We had such a memorable experience here we will never forget. We did the night walk and saw birds, snakes and red eyed frogs! The food was amazing for dinner at each restaurant, ... Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 253 properties in Upala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F10%2F2026&endDate=2%2F11%2F2026®ionId=6338240) 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/c5a385b2_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 Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Rio Celeste Waterfall are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Beautiful view from the large balcony. Good location, near rainforest tours and the National Park of Tenorio Volcano. Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Bijagua-Hotels-Bungalows-Paraiso-Celeste.h114209507.Hotel-Information) ![Destino Hotel & Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731800/101731789/a690452e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Destino Hotel & Hot Spring La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Las Hornillas Hot Springs and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews) Stayed here for a night. Orlando, the owner, welcomed us and showed us the room. He was very nice and hospitable. The room was clean, I liked the interior design of the suite we got. We met two kittens who were friendly. If you like cats, they will gladly enter your room. If you don’t, you might ... Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Fortuna-Hotels-Destino-Hotel-Hot-Spring.h101731789.Hotel-Information) ![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/443fe530_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! (223 reviews) Very unique spot. Great views and location. Patrick and his family are fantastic and extremely helpful. The provided breakfast each day was absolutely amazing! Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Upala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6338240&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 Upala hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[Feb 9 - Feb 10](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&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=6338240&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Upala Central Park Explore the great outdoors at Upala Central Park, a lovely green space in Upala. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.com/Upala-Central-Park-Upala.d553248621558091705.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) ![WILDLIFE BOAT SAFARI CAÑO NEGRO CANOA AVENTURA](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1348406/45a9af26-0fa2-4b87-a746-4c3d4b449f4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour) $96 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cano-negro-wildlife-boat-safari-from-la-fortuna-full-day-tour.a1348406.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 $55 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rio-celeste-tubing-adventure-in-the-rio-celeste.a47033394.activity-details) ![Bijagua Upala Rainforest, Trails, Sloths, Birds and others](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49690094/ee454a73-cf1d-494f-91a1-2f5a7eb58a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bijagua Upala Rainforest, Trails, Sloths, Birds and others $45 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bijagua-upala-rainforest.a49690094.activity-details) ![Get close and personal ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373532/5b3657e1-a4c5-4b8a-ac5e-9ba85fef5739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sloth Discovery, Río Celeste & Coffee–Cacao Journey $131 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sloth-discovery.a1373532.activity-details) [See all activities in Upala](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Upala.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Upala ![That must be princess... #kidsfun #outdoor #familytrips](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229198/cd21ac73-82dd-47ba-b552-5c1629147f33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bijagua ![Volcano Poas crater in Costa Rica, Central America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/c5af34a6-4f4b-4136-9377-85de94fbb3c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Katira ![A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975698198/b9b238c4-2d04-4ab3-88fe-2428d3ce9c27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Caño Negro ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - [Cabin Rentals in Canalete ](https://www.expedia.com/Canalete-Cabins.d3000007746-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Canalete Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Canalete-Hotels.d3000007746.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Flights to Yolillal ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Yolillal.d828906859271233536.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Upala Central Park ](https://www.expedia.com/Upala-Central-Park-Upala.d553248621558091705.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Canalete ](https://www.expedia.com/Canalete.dx3000007746) - [Canalete Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Canalete.d3000007746.Destination-Travel-Guides) - Cities near Upala - Places of interest [Bijagua](https://expedia.com/Bijagua.dx6229198)[El Achiote](https://expedia.com/El-Achiote.dx3000007720)[Canalete](https://expedia.com/Canalete.dx3000007746)[Katira](https://expedia.com/Katira.dx553248634966138790)[Caño Negro](https://expedia.com/Cano-Negro.dx553248635975698198)[San José](https://expedia.com/San-Jose.dx828906612635672576)[Delicias](https://expedia.com/Delicias.dx828906742628675584) - [Upala Central Park ](https://expedia.com/Upala-Central-Park-Upala.d553248621558091705.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.com/Rincon-De-La-Vieja-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6071373.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Arenal ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Arenal-Costa-Rica.d553248622845864507.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tenorio Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.com/Tenorio-Volcano-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d6230731.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rio Celeste Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Rio-Celeste-Waterfall-Katira.d553248621532611573.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rincón de la Vieja Volcano ](https://expedia.com/Rincon-De-La-Vieja-Volcano-Alajuela-Province.d553248635975094757.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miravalles Volcano ](https://expedia.com/Miravalles-Volcano-Fortuna.d6230719.Vacation-Attraction) - [Las Hornillas Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Las-Hornillas-Hot-Springs-Fortuna.d747569846460624896.Vacation-Attraction) - [Aqua Celeste ](https://expedia.com/Aqua-Celeste-Fortuna.d747567401707266048.Vacation-Attraction) - [Llanos de Cortez Waterfall ](https://expedia.com/Llanos-De-Cortez-Waterfall-Bijagua.d553248621532611571.Vacation-Attraction) - [Yoko Hot Springs ](https://expedia.com/Yoko-Hot-Springs-Fortuna.d747566483583021056.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge ](https://expedia.com/Cano-Negro-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Alajuela-Province.d6101104.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tapir Valley Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Tapir-Valley-Nature-Reserve-Bijagua.d855393043288055808.Vacation-Attraction) - [Santa María Ranger Station ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Ranger-Station-Liberia.d795014114887290880.Vacation-Attraction) - [Catarata Morpho Azul ](https://expedia.com/Catarata-Morpho-Azul-Palmira.d720947449945423872.Vacation-Attraction) - [El Pilon Station ](https://expedia.com/El-Pilon-Station-Bijagua.d868275728645791744.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tronadora Arena ](https://expedia.com/Tronadora-Arena-Tronadora.d553248621592397538.Vacation-Attraction) - [Butterfly Garden Paraíso ](https://expedia.com/Butterfly-Garden-Paraiso-Guayabo.d747568316089118720.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miravalles Maze ](https://expedia.com/Miravalles-Maze-Guayabo.d747569658880864256.Vacation-Attraction) - [Venado Caves ](https://expedia.com/Venado-Caves-San-Rafael-de-Guatuso.d553248621532964970.Vacation-Attraction) - [FlyZone Wakeboard School ](https://expedia.com/FlyZone-Wakeboard-School-Tierras-Morenas.d553248621532611639.Vacation-Attraction) - [Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park ](https://expedia.com/Miravalles-Jorge-Manuel-Dengo-National-Park-Costa-Rica.d747571088248987648.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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