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 ![Blue River Resort & Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3969400/3969358/2b902780_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue River Resort & Hot Springs 600 m West of la Puente and Rio Azul Guayabo Alajuela CA $219 CA $248 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Guayabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (431 reviews) The staff was fantastic Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=3969358&PinnedHotelID=3969358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) ![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 $133 CA $150 total Jan 27 - Jan 28 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! (205 reviews) Convenient location between La Fortuna and Quepos to stay overnight. Breakfast was good. Views over the lake breathtaking. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%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 $517 CA $585 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (604 reviews) Beautiful resort! Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=3858533&PinnedHotelID=3858533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6338240) [See all 253 properties in Upala](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%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. ![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! (9 reviews) Great little homebase for Bijagua area. Not walkable to anywhere, but only a five minute drive into the town. Probably the cleanest place I've ever stayed in my life. Air conditioning worked great. Very friendly. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](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! (221 reviews) Staying in this VRBO was by far the best place we’ve ever stayed at!! The home itself overlooks Lake Arenal, and is surrounded by a tropical rain forest. Each morning two amazing toucans would be in the tree right beside the balcony. We watched them eat, and we were able to get beautiful pictures ... Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Arenal-Hotels-Simply-The-Best.h32068027.Hotel-Information) ![Bungalows Paraíso Celeste](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114209600/114209507/c5a385b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bungalows Paraíso Celeste 3 km al sureste Bijagua Provincia de Alajuela Stay at this cabin in Bijagua. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Rio Celeste Waterfall are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews) Amazing views! Unforgettable experience. Thank you Francisco! 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