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# San Juan de Mata

## Travel Guide

## Visit San Juan de Mata

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in San Juan de Mata

![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)

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Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive

El Roble 23 El Roble Puntarenas

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

CA $266

CA $301 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

includes taxes & 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! (1,115 reviews)

Your customer service lines are terrible.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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Crocs Resort & Casino

800 metros norte del Banco de Costa Rica Jacó Puntarenas

CA $273

CA $308 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)

Wonderful place to stay!! Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

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Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró

500 Metros Este de la Pops Jacó Puntarenas

CA $158

CA $179 total

Mar 24 - Mar 25

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)

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Marriott Vacation Club at Los Suenos

800 Meters West of Herradura Entrance Jacó 

Book a stay at this beach resort in Jacó. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Jacó Beach and Marina Los Sueños are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)

Great pool.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH

 Garabito Puntarenas

Book a stay at this beach condo in Tárcoles. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marina Los Sueños and Playa Blanca ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews)

Excellent place.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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![Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105430000/105422100/105422036/d4a21c52_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó

Calle Madrigal Jacó Provincia de Puntarenas

Stay at this apartment in Jacó. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jacó Beach and Marina Los Sueños are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)

Kitchen was great! The apartment is well maintained and clean. Communication with the owner was excellent. Location is close to the beach and there is an excellent hike right across the main road.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park

Explore the great outdoors at Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park, a lovely green space in San Juan de Mata. Wander the rainforest or discover the volcano viewpoints in this relaxing area. 

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### Things to do

![Guided visit to Carara National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45043940/eabef82b-ee30-4de0-9b33-86e52daf6a7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Guided visit to Carara National Park (Ticket included)

CA $65

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-visit-to-carara-national-park-ticket-included.a45043940.activity-details)

![Monkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47307230/f872e1f6-820e-48e2-9a54-1b5549826c20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience

CA $120

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![Puntarenas Shore Excursions. Hanging Bridges walk
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#### Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

CA $171

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/puntarenas-shore-excursion-rainforest-skywalk-tarcoles-river.a1679817.activity-details)

![Self Guided Nature Hike with Ocean View Photo spots in Jaco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47920683/442dafb8-dcf6-4afe-a9bc-65d5b84d94ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Self Guided Nature Hike with Ocean View Photo spots in Jaco

CA $34

per adult

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![Chocolate Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1380282/32071a9d-68c8-461f-8519-b5ffcc5b6c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Chocolate Experience in Jaco Beach and Los Suenos

CA $61

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-experience-in-jaco-beach-and-los-suenos.a1380282.activity-details)

![manuel antonio national park tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/9cfc7e85-2db9-46d8-92db-3d3adb2671dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

CA $231

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details)

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## Cities near San Juan de Mata

![The mouth of the Tárcoles River (Río Grande de Tarcoles) among wildlife rich mangrove forests, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143466/6ee6074d-c64d-4b7c-896e-484834c74545.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tárcoles

![Mangos from orotina Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352712/fa8edb18-05cf-42a7-a533-ef0d9f73d7ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Orotina

![Welcome to Rio Tarcoles, where tourists stop to view these ancient dinosaurs.  
I've heard a few stories about this place, one being that locals sometimes toss live chickens off the bridge to put on a "show".  I also read somewhere that a drunk man was bet $20 to swim across the river...and he did, but didn't quite make it. 
If you are at all amazed by crocodiles, this place is crazy cool. I've been here a couple of times and still get excited by the number of crocs there are. Once in awhile you'll see a stork slowly walk up to a croc, almost as if he's doing a dare, and the croc will slowly swim towards him. You get your camera ready waiting for something to go down. The stork usually smartens up and flys off though.
#riotarcoles #tarcoles 
#costarica #crocs #river #centralamerica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829082213560623104/fffa8271-9c64-4e43-8d04-f98e50b0c8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Luis

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