Title: Visit San Mateo: 2026 Travel Guide for San Mateo, Alajuela Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in San Mateo](https://expedia.com/San-Mateo-Hotels.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Mateo](https://expedia.com/San-Mateo-Vacation-Rentals.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to San Mateo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Mateo.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Mateo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Mateo.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in San Mateo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Mateo.d3000007645.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Mateo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/San-Mateo.d3000007645.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Mateo ## Travel Guide ## Visit San Mateo - San Mateo Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Mateo ![Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91640000/91631200/91631109/8ee8750a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo Finca Ecologica del Bosque San Mateo Alajuela Province Stay at this cabin in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews) Overall this was a great Property for my family. We are a family of 4, we had a cozy 2 bedroom unit, complete with sitting area and backyard. The second bedroom had 2 twin beda which was great for the boys not having to share a bed. Things to note...the hotel is up on a mountain, you need a sturdy ... 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Safe atmosphere… Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=692315&PinnedHotelID=692315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) ![Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119940000/119936200/119936166/76abd09c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection 3 Km South and 600 mts East Carara National Park Tárcoles Puntarenas $319 nightly $360 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National ... 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We are a family of 4, we had a cozy 2 bedroom unit, complete with sitting area and backyard. The second bedroom had 2 twin beda which was great for the boys not having to share a bed. Things to note...the hotel is up on a mountain, you need a sturdy ... Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/San-Mateo-Hotels-Buen-Camino-Bike-Park.h91631109.Hotel-Information) ![Nomad Living CR](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420100/108420033/82e59cde_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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews) Conveniently located, bus stop outside of the apartment. Everything we needed was in the unit. 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