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/6338240/08bfcf28-24c1-4ba2-952e-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 $160 nightly $181 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 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! (451 reviews) Beautiful resort, friendly staff, amazing activities- we even saw a sloth on the property! We had a wonderful time! Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=3969358&PinnedHotelID=3969358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![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 $425 nightly $481 total Apr 27 - Apr 28 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%2F27%2F2026&endDate=4%2F28%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![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 $80 nightly $91 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 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! (371 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=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=5326763&PinnedHotelID=5326763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 273 properties in Upala](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%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/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! (14 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! (302 reviews) Matching every prior review and exceeding all expectations, The Red Sunset at Guanacaste made for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for our family.From Patrick's first-class hosting (including arranging private night jungle walks and horseback riding through meadows and streams) to a five-star gourmet ... Reviewed on Mar 24, 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 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=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[Mar 28 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[Mar 29 - Mar 30](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%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 ![Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1359080/94d525b0-c47b-4758-bd3b-6b0deb2603a8.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: A Perfect Blend of Nature and Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647061/882bfb70-e1d4-4da5-9ed0-3d2190b303b3.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: Tubing Adventure in the Río Celeste ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47033394/2ff819ec-157d-4e20-9d63-90b3a670ed96.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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