Title: Visit Central Valley: Best of Central Valley Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Central-Valley-Hotels.d6228028.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Central-Valley-Vacation-Rentals.d6228028.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Valley.d6228028.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Valley Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Valley.d6228028.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Central-Valley.d6228028.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Valley ## Travel Guide ![Costa Rica which includes a pool and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25621-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica which includes a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25623-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica featuring a pebble beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25625-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica featuring a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25624-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica featuring flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/25000/25622-Costa-Rica.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Valley Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Valley ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La California 3.5/5(2 area reviews) Check out the restaurants, shopping, and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Jade Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-La-California.dx3000007698) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrio Escalante Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Barrio-Escalante.dx553248635975438337) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a1503bd5bfa19976f2af45550afb0deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Sabana If you're spending some time in La Sabana, Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-La-Sabana.dx945975010020155392) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0053286962ad58d985a019b1d3908252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catedral If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Catedral.dx553248635976384567) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02c5828fa36084b3716b84464281530c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmen If you're spending some time in Carmen, Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica and Asamblea Legislativa are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmen.dx553248635976393228) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a1503bd5bfa19976f2af45550afb0deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mata Redonda If you're spending some time in Mata Redonda, National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Mata-Redonda.dx553248635975864897) - Central Valley Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Central Valley ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo CA $189 CA $213 total Jan 28 - Jan 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,462 reviews) It was convenient and close to the airport after a traveling day. Good front desk staff. Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Sobre Autopista General Cañas Ulloa Heredia CA $144 CA $163 total Jan 28 - Jan 29 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,000 reviews) Just one downside. There are not elevators in the property. They should do something about it. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F01%2F2026&endDate=29%2F01%2F2026&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) ![Hilton San Jose La Sabana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66100000/66097400/66097307/1e92b72a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Jose La Sabana Antiguo Restaurante El Chicotesaban San José San Jose CA $243 CA $275 total Feb 3 - Feb 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews) Espresso in the room; refrigerator! Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=66097307&PinnedHotelID=66097307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) [See all 2,183 properties in Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6228028) 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. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (943 reviews) The room was spacious and the staff were all very kind and helpful. The pools were well-maintained, and the breakfast was always a great start to our day. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina 300 meters north ICE building San José San Jose Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (727 reviews) Great place! The breakfast was amazing and the rooms were spacious and clean. Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Suites-Cristina.h9426098.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67560000/67550900/67550811/18ff5a1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José Stay at this apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews) Great accommodations! Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-The-Train-Apartments-Barrio-Escalante.h67550811.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6228028&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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