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 ![La Paz Waterfall Gardens National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828896368944574464/74ce47e2-d8ba-4d24-83be-b7035b610014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Paz Waterfall Gardens National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828896368944574464/74ce47e2-d8ba-4d24-83be-b7035b610014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Poás is one of Costa Rica´s most active volcanoes, and the rain-fed sulphuric pool emits smoke and steam. The weather here can change in an instant, so make sure to take photos quickly if you have a clear view of the crater. 10 minutes after I took this photo, clouds and fog covered the area and completely obstructed the view. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101077/5e97066b-dac1-4d4f-8b0d-449894ad5f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![While driving around the mountains, we met this awesome guy!😎 #costarica #nature #toucan #wildlife #thetwohobos #naturelovers #wonderful_places #travel #ig_costarica #ig_nature #TroveOn #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346193/9839edb1-7f94-4309-ad25-1638c0a6b868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It was $40 usd. Well worth it. You get to feed hummingbirds, hold tucan bird's, see several other animals. It is a little wet and slippery. I would suggest no flip flops. At the end of the long walk is a beautiful waterfall. No swimming, but beautiful scenery. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/828896368944574464/1e68a5be-77dd-49c2-abd0-8d973eae734e.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) ![Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438337/e07ff0fa-7a70-421e-b174-bca70fcf40d5.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) ![Parque morazan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/010a135a-5f2b-40f6-a9ff-0b0bcb631776.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) ![The National Theatre of Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/1ae666d8-074a-4175-b4d9-873500eedd7a.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) ![Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384264/98749c1a-b8d4-4163-8e17-d66e06134230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hospital 3/5(5 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Hospital.dx553248635976384264) ![La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/945975010020155392/24ab4f01-d56b-42df-9008-c5f91bdf60ce.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) - 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 $214 CA $242 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 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! (2,463 reviews) Correction and very friendly staff at check in Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) ![Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2303800/2303711/0262b4c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG 1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela CA $252 CA $285 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,582 reviews) Yes , more non gluten free would be better Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=2303711&PinnedHotelID=2303711&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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $137 CA $155 total Jan 26 - Jan 27 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! (3,046 reviews) Nice spacious rooms, beautiful grounds well maintained with swimming pool and gym. Only concern was the morning breakfast. Restaurant opens at 6 AM and would not let us dine until 6 AM. Shuttle leaves at 6:15\. And you had to walk through the grounds to get to the shuttle so you only had 10 minutes ... Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6228028) [See all 2,195 properties in Central Valley](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%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! (954 reviews) This is a great quality hotel in Costa Rica. In my personal case I went to see a Dentist that happened to be across the street from this place. Reviewed on Jan 16, 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! (731 reviews) Nice hotell nice bed Reviewed on Jan 15, 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (235 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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Central Valley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26)[Jan 25 - Jan 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27)[Jan 26 - Jan 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6228028&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![Autódromo](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) ![Volcán Irazu costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6255883/fa848028-d2ce-4d68-bc5f-ac9067653c00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Irazu Volcano National Park Explore the great outdoors at Irazu Volcano National Park, a lovely green space in Santa Rosa. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.ca/Irazu-Volcano-National-Park-Cartago.d6255883.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Museum of Costa Rica You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Central Valley ![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 ![Costa Rica. The Arenal Volcano (Spanish: Volcan Arenal) in north-western Costa Rica in the province of Alajuela. It is an active andesitic stratovolcano.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11901/ffa4e92c-3a53-47c1-8e58-1b286baa491f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alajuela ![Man on zip-line. Aventuras del Sarapiqui, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12062/b36942f8-72ce-4e41-a9cf-0f5321e66e5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sarapiqui ![Collared Aracari These ones are hard to photograph at eye level. I was lucky enough capture this magfnificent bird at eye level. 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