Title: Visit Vara Blanca: Best of Vara Blanca Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Vara Blanca

## Travel Guide

![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Peleides Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides limpida), La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/6f72485b-973c-498b-b48c-a977c017690b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![La Paz (Peace) Waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/1b1bab20-4f6e-4443-b3b4-9e9b624c8c57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![0_200209159-001](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/2de2f00f-2886-403c-8d01-9d7046caaa42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Along the main trails in this park you can find massive trees to inspire you, and maybe to climb.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206295/55106df2-2140-414a-89fd-32edb9f0464f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Vara Blanca

Things to do

- Vara Blanca Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Vara Blanca

![Poas Volcano Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5260000/5259200/5259118/ca21c744_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Poas Volcano Lodge

Via Poasito - Varablanca Vara Blanca Heredia

CA $190

CA $215 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (540 reviews)

Cloud rainforest stay. Rains all the time. Close to many sites and points of interest.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

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![Peace Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5450000/5441900/5441851/1c434a85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Peace Lodge

20 min from Poas Volcano National Park Vara Blanca Heredia

CA $904

CA $1,022 total

Feb 10 - Feb 11

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (523 reviews)

We had an incredible stay at the Peace lodge. The room was so beautiful with two whirlpools inside and out. The staff were so accommodating and helpful for our every need. The food was excellent and the cost was reasonable. We would definitely love to come back again and again!

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo 

CA $228

CA $258 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

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! (2,455 reviews)

Clean and comfortable room. Hundreds of wild parrots outside drown out airplane traffic. Bar and restaurant are good, but not special. Service was outstanding. Convenient if you want to drop off a rental car early. I walked back from Budget they take drops onsite for several brands. Pilots stay ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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Chalets Vistas del Poas

Calle Colibri Vara Blanca Heredia

Stay at this cabin in Vara Blanca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Corso Lechería and Colinas del Poas are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)

Family run, amazing staff, adorable A frame cabins in the clouds.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

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![Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34100/34084/e4865290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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! (961 reviews)

Lots of decent amenities.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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![Hotel Residence Inn Suites Cristina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9430000/9426100/9426098/5a6d5ca0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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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! (737 reviews)

Spotless, great breakfast and service

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Barva Volcano

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Barva Volcano, a lovely green space in Vara Blanca. Savor the charming coffeehouses and top-notch restaurants while in town. 

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### Things to do

![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

CA $117

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

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![ASSISTTOURS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.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

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![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

CA $75

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

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!["Vibrant hues and fresh flavors converge at the bustling Borbon Fruit Market, where nature's bounty awaits to tantalize the senses. #MarketMoments #FreshFinds"](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3988928/a4d92bf4-bb72-4d17-8e64-231fd78dd740.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

CA $48

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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#### San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

CA $109

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-and-bus-city-tour.a1351460.activity-details)

![Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46378170/c60bce69-c389-47e6-a2e8-bc025eaf8993.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

CA $62

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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## Cities near Vara Blanca

![Collared Aracari
These ones are hard to photograph at eye level. I was lucky enough capture this magfnificent bird at eye level.  Visit my full gallery at https://creativenatureart.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180434/52979d9b-cccc-4401-aa43-6985b6e1ae61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Guapiles

![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

![Bromeliad - San Jose de la Montana, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140721/6afb2a60-9cc7-47a3-8efb-ca1b803a4c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### San Jose De La Montana

![Traditional Costa Rican cart --the colors & patterns are so unique! #patterns](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265000/20671c5c-f464-43c2-95fd-504d7ce0cc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sabanilla

- Cities near Vara Blanca
- Places of interest

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- [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)
- [Plaza Real Cariari ](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-Real-Cariari-San-Jose.d6193950.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Estadio Nacional ](https://expedia.ca/Estadio-Nacional-La-Sabana.d6298647.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Momentum Lindora Shopping Center ](https://expedia.ca/Momentum-Lindora-Shopping-Center-San-Jose.d6255470.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Museum of Costa Rican Art ](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Costa-Rican-Art-La-Sabana.d6071335.Vacation-Attraction)
- [City Mall ](https://expedia.ca/City-Mall-San-Jose.d553248633958246708.Vacation-Attraction)

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