Title: Visit San Rafael: Best of San Rafael Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Hotels.d685440418492923904.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael-Vacation-Rentals.d685440418492923904.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[San Rafael Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Rafael.d685440418492923904.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Rafael Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Rafael.d685440418492923904.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Rafael ## Travel Guide ![Escazú Costa Rica: Captivating Views of the City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/685440418492923904/6201874d-b643-42e1-b2ef-c88d1c00ea6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Topiary garden archways and path in Zarcero Costa Rica leading to stairs and church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/685440418492923904/6b9f6f18-28d6-427f-ba5e-e41f01077560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Topiary garden bushes and path in Zarcero Costa Rica leading to stairs and church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/685440418492923904/3dcfdc22-389b-4563-b0d9-19f981c07de8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Costa Rica, Alajuela Province, Zarcero, Facade of Iglesia de San Rafael](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/685440418492923904/8880ace2-fcd6-4f84-94f1-1a7cf71241ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Escazú, Costa Rica: Panoramic View of San José Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347255/b196406b-3168-476a-bddb-565c979b726e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Rafael Things to do - San Rafael Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Rafael ![Hyatt Centric San José Escazú](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104030000/104029600/104029548/7db88439_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Centric San José Escazú Plaza Tempo San Rafael CA $198 CA $223 total May 2 - May 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (341 reviews) Todo estuvo perfecto. Muy buen servicio Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=104029548&PinnedHotelID=104029548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=685440418492923904) ![InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/500/463/16f235ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG In Front Of Multiplaza Shopping Center San Rafael CA $343 CA $403 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (755 reviews) Friendly staff. Everything was great. The location is in an upscale business area. The is not for the party looker. The pools, gym, food ambiance was top shelf. The restaurants in the area and the mall made it even better. I Highly recommend this resort Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=463&PinnedHotelID=463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=685440418492923904) ![Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5480000/5475300/5475284/9964a672_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu San Rafael Escazu San Rafael San Jose CA $151 CA $171 total May 2 - May 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Clean spacious room. Not too far from the airport. We stayed here for two nights after a late flight and then a day trip to Tortuga. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant was able to accommodate our dietary requirements and dinner was well priced. Breakfast also ... Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=5475284&PinnedHotelID=5475284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=685440418492923904) [See all 1,500 properties in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=685440418492923904) 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. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews) Breakfast was not that interesting it would be a low on my rating only went 3 times in 25 days cause I just wasn’t that impressed coffee was like water . Laundry services was excellent Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Suites-Villas-Del-Rio.h34084.Hotel-Information) ![Apartotel Don Francisco](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9700000/9691300/9691292/233e5355_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartotel Don Francisco 400 Meters SW de Distrito Cuatro, Escazú San Rafael San Jose Stay at this aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ... 9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews) The room was great, well-stocked, very spacious, and the staff were excellent. The only annoying thing was that there was a humidifier that no one told me about that I had to empty myself every day. Apart from that, highly recommend! Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Apartotel-Don-Francisco.h9691292.Hotel-Information) ![Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19860000/19859800/19859710/8911c061_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views San Jose San Jose Province Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Rafael. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions National Stadium ... 10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) We loved everything about our stay! Casa Britto is a uniquely exquisite home and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. Christina and the other staff took incredible care of us, the house, property, meals... we are so impressed and grateful for the experience. Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Elegant.h19859710.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=685440418492923904&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 San Rafael hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04)[Apr 3 - Apr 4](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=685440418492923904&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Estadio National and La Sabana Park. San José Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507595/a90020ae-c78c-4a6b-b4db-8e7642ad88b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sabana Park Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Sabana-Park-San-Jose.d507595.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view os the city of San Jose Costa Rica, and its main park The Sabana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101134/b27329da-b981-4821-9424-d629ab914aa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Stadium of Costa Rica Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-La-Sabana.d6101134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Parque Viva](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355960/58d2e5cc-412d-4d2a-9b47-1f7546f50987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque Viva Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Vacation-Attraction) ![Parque Central de San José en Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507591/ffc02a7a-38fa-4cdc-9dc2-79fa04c60bd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Central Park You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.ca/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Theater of Costa Rica You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Theater-San-Jose.d502510.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morazan Park Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Morazan-Park-San-Jose.d507589.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/b1a75615-9848-40d3-82d1-b3a76c6562b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio CA $118 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details) ![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ CA $185 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details) ![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/b6169fc4-dfb9-43df-afa9-fc9026bf00eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner CA $259 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details) ![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch CA $185 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs.a664950.activity-details) ![Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/140cbd5e-6cbe-4cf6-8f79-80d93578b000.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 **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details) ![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/1c81724e-fe54-465a-86f9-5f9861f39b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience CA $246 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano.a44830499.activity-details) [See all activities in San Rafael](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Rafael.d685440418492923904.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near San Rafael ![San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/603085/8cc5329d-3997-49fc-ac6a-b6d11b9493c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San José ![Santa Ana: Costa Rica's Central Valley Suburban Beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/506075/8b7ae24f-1ed0-4d32-bc20-3e3b49eb0494.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Ana ![Waterfall, Hacienda Guachipelin, Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635188871379/3cfaa72b-f797-41d4-b613-e258987fa6c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guachipelin ![Sunrise over Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828893540592328704/6c43e870-2983-4c64-b3f4-8d28cfc535bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### La Asunción - Cities near San Rafael - Places of interest [San José](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose.dx603085)[Santa Ana](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Ana.dx506075)[Guachipelin](https://expedia.ca/Guachipelin.dx553248635188871379)[La Asunción](https://expedia.ca/La-Asuncion.dx828893540592328704)[Pozos](https://expedia.ca/Pozos.dx829122703869894656) - [Multiplaza Mall Escazu ](https://expedia.ca/Multiplaza-Mall-Escazu-San-Jose.d6128290.Vacation-Attraction) - [Poás Volcano National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Poas-Volcano-National-Park-Alajuela-Province.d6101077.Vacation-Attraction) - [National Stadium of Costa Rica ](https://expedia.ca/National-Stadium-Of-Costa-Rica-La-Sabana.d6101134.Vacation-Attraction) - [Central Park ](https://expedia.ca/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction) - [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.ca/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Vacation-Attraction) - [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of Costa Rican Art ](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Costa-Rican-Art-La-Sabana.d6071335.Vacation-Attraction) - 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