Title: Visit Upala: Best of Upala Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Upala](https://expedia.ca/Upala-Hotels.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Upala](https://expedia.ca/Upala-Vacation-Rentals.d6338240.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Upala](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Upala.d6338240.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Upala Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Upala.d6338240.Car-Rental-Guide)[Upala Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Upala.d6338240.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Upala ## Travel Guide ## Visit Upala Things to do - Upala Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Upala ![Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12860000/12850200/12850194/42f2d1bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lake Arenal Hotel & Brewery Arenal, ruta 142 Santa Rosa Guanacaste CA $135 CA $153 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (199 reviews) Great location and food. Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=12850194&PinnedHotelID=12850194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Hideaway Rio Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3858600/3858533/7bd2ce79_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hideaway Rio Celeste 700 meter west of national park Tenorio Katira Alajuela CA $770 CA $871 total Feb 3 - Feb 4 includes taxes & 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (601 reviews) Extraordinaire! Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![Rinconcito Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5330000/5326800/5326763/d75f9e55_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rinconcito Lodge Rincón de la Vieja, San Jorge de Mogote Mogote de Bagaces Guanacaste CA $127 CA $143 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & 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! (353 reviews) Nice room and bed. Breakfast wasn’t included and a bit pricey for how little food we ate. Amazing views however! Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=5326763&PinnedHotelID=5326763&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 254 properties in Upala](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%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. ![Destino Hotel & Hot Spring](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101731800/101731789/a690452e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Destino Hotel & Hot Spring La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Las Hornillas Hot Springs and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews) Stayed here for a night. Orlando, the owner, welcomed us and showed us the room. He was very nice and hospitable. The room was clean, I liked the interior design of the suite we got. We met two kittens who were friendly. If you like cats, they will gladly enter your room. If you don’t, you might ... Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Fortuna-Hotels-Destino-Hotel-Hot-Spring.h101731789.Hotel-Information) ![Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112340000/112339200/112339143/1e46f058_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets Bijagua Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this chalet in Bijagua. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a garden. Popular attractions Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Frog's Paradise are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) The property is so quaint and so cute! It is close to restaurants, fruit, market, Rio, Celeste, and other coffee tours and sloth tours. Beautiful space, host responds quickly and the bathroom is stunning. Great choice! Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bijagua-Hotels-Yarumo-Lodge-Rio-Celeste-Black-Chalets.h112339143.Hotel-Information) ![Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32068100/32068027/443fe530_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! (218 reviews) Patrick was an incredible host. He met us upon arrival and set us up with a driver and excursions each day. All his recommendations for restaurants were superb. His wife would come each morning and prepare us a breakfast fit for Kings and Queens.The house is amazing! It’s spacious, clean, fully equipped, ... Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Upala](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14)[Jan 13 - Jan 14](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6338240&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%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. 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