Title: Costa Rica Nature Pavilion in La Virgen - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Costa Rica Nature Pavilion Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Rica-Nature-Pavilion-Hotels.0-l553248621562625806-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to La Virgen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-La-Virgen.d3000007694.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in La Virgen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-La-Virgen.d3000007694.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Costa Rica Nature Pavilion Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Costa-Rica-Nature-Pavilion.d553248621562625806.Car-Rental-Guide)[La Virgen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/La-Virgen.d3000007694.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Costa Rica Nature Pavilion Tours and Activities ## Visit Costa Rica Nature Pavilion Activities [La Virgen travel guide](https://expedia.ca/La-Virgen.dx3000007694) * * * * * * ## Plan a trip to see Costa Rica Nature Pavilion Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Vista Suites at Parador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111250000/111242700/111242652/778e71e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Vista Suites at Parador CA $1,613 per person Nov 26 - Nov 30 found 24 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Montreal (YUL) to San José (SJO) No reviews [](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-11-26/2025-11-30/?FromAirport=YUL&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=111242652&paandie=true&dealMarker=8znkno0VW5bIPUjDQozvBwivn46iZDKkOAijsGhll6M8go03nnK-247f29ELxx5c) ![Puerto Azul Residences](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110970000/110965500/110965452/10115e9a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Puerto Azul Residences CA $3,586 per person Jan 4 - Jan 10 found 17 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO) 7.6/10 Good! (18 reviews) Clean and spacious. It's unclear on the website, but check in for this property is next door at the hotel and there was someone at the desk all night. Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-04/2026-01-10/?FromAirport=YTO&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=110965452&paandie=true&dealMarker=NZF3BjC_Z7wPnWKOGf7DQQzavOYJtWNJlqFcDWzWypsKKC4UmeYywBONixdqWy-E) ![Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1351400/1351334/08568c71_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Gaia Hotel And Reserve - Adults Only CA $3,186 per person Nov 15 - Nov 22 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Montreal (YUL) to San José (SJO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (442 reviews) We just left the hotel and we loved it. All the staff were great but extra thank you to Deiver, our concierge. He made everything very easy from reservations to the National park, shopping, dinning and transportation. We were very sad to leave and hope to be back soon. 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