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Located in the lush Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, Cantón San Carlos offers a vibrant blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, making it an ideal travel destination. The canton is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including the majestic Arenal Volcano and the soothing hot springs of La Fortuna. Visitors can explore the diverse ecosystems of the region, from rainforests to rivers, providing endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.
For those planning a stay, the best neighbourhoods include La Fortuna, known for its proximity to the Arenal Volcano and its vibrant tourism scene, and Ciudad Quesada, the bustling capital of the canton, offering a more urban experience with local markets and cultural sites.
Top attractions in Cantón San Carlos include the Arenal Volcano National Park, the La Fortuna Waterfall, and the Tabacón Hot Springs, each offering unique experiences that showcase the natural wonders of Costa Rica.
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Hotel in Cantón San Carlos, Quesada · 5.94 km from centre
7.6
158 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Quesada, Termales del Bosque & Hot Springs is in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 7 minutes from Aquas Zarcas Square. This hotel is 29 mi (46.6 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 29.8 mi (47.9 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.
Holiday home in Cantón San Carlos, Pénjamo · 6.31 km from centre
1.0
1 review
Casa Florencia is located in Pénjamo, just 26 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall and 25 miles from Kalambu Hot Springs. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 30 miles from the vacation home.
The vacation home is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Fortuna Airport is 16 miles away.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Florencia · 6.41 km from centre
9.0
1 review
Featuring a garden, Villa ViVe offers accommodations in Florencia. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Kalambu Hot Springs is 28 miles from the apartment.
With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
La Fortuna Waterfall is 28 miles from the apartment, while Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 24 miles from the property. Fortuna Airport is 17 miles away.
Hotel in Cantón San Carlos, Florencia · 6.58 km from centre
9.6
31 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Palo Alto Glamping Hotel in Florencia, you'll be on a river, and 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 25.3 mi (40.8 km) from Baldi Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall and 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.
Resort in Cantón San Carlos, La Palmeria · 6.68 km from centre
7.4
339 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in La Palmeria, Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 6 minutes from Aquas Zarcas Square. This spa resort is 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.
Resort in Cantón San Carlos, Quesada · 6.90 km from centre
7.6
416 reviews
With on-site natural springs and heated pools, El Tucano Resort and Thermal Spa offers guests a range of spa services and a restaurant. The property also features a mini-golf course and tennis courts.
Each room at this secluded resort features attractive décor, a cable TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms include air conditioning and garden views.
Guests can dine at El Tucano Resort’s El Torreon Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. The property also has a snack bar.
The resort’s thermal spa offers massages, body therapies, couple baths and a beauty salon.
The town of Aguas Zarcas is only 3.7 mi from the property, and there is a small zoo just 0.9 mi away.
San Jose’s International Airport is 1.5-hour drive from El Tucano.
Lodge in Cantón San Carlos, Quesada · 7.32 km from centre
9.0
207 reviews
Breakfast available
With mountain views, Hotel San Vicente Hideaway is located in Quesada and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden and terrace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
There's a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
A car rental service is available at the lodge.
Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 27 miles from Hotel San Vicente Hideaway. Fortuna Airport is 31 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Quesada · 7.55 km from centre
9.8
11 reviews
Providing a terrace, Cabaña Montaña de Sueños provides accommodations in Quesada. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. A tour desk can provide info on the area.
The apartment also offers 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.
Guests at the apartment can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 27 miles from Cabaña Montaña de Sueños. Fortuna Airport is 31 miles away.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, La Marina · 9.24 km from centre
10.0
11 reviews
Rincón Sereno San Carlos offers accommodations in La Marina, 28 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall and 24 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido. This apartment provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.
Opening onto a balcony with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Providing a terrace with lake views, this apartment also offers a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
Sightseeing tours are available nearby. Outdoor play equipment is also available at Rincón Sereno San Carlos, while guests can also relax in the garden.
La Paz Waterfall is 27 miles from the accommodation, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 28 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 21 miles from the property.
Chalet in Cantón San Carlos, Cariblanco · 9.80 km from centre
10.0
1 review
Providing a garden, Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Gingiber offers accommodations in Cariblanco. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The chalet provides an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and a shared kitchen.
Composed of 1 bedroom, this air-conditioned chalet features 1 bathroom with a hot tub, a shower, and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests at the chalet can enjoy a buffet or a vegan breakfast. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony.
Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this chalet offers plenty of opportunities to chill out.
La Fortuna Waterfall is 26 miles from Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Gingiber, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 26 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 19 miles from the property.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Aguas Zarcas · 9.83 km from centre
9.8
7 reviews
Casa árbol is located in Aguas Zarcas, just 23 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 27 miles from La Paz Waterfall. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 28 miles from the apartment. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 25 miles from Casa árbol.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Aguas Zarcas · 9.85 km from centre
10.0
2 reviews
Casa Lapas. Is located in Aguas Zarcas, just 23 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 27 miles from La Paz Waterfall. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.
The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, and 1 bathroom with hot tub. A flat-screen TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 28 miles from the apartment. The nearest airport is Fortuna Airport, 25 miles from Casa Lapas..
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Aguas Zarcas · 10.15 km from centre
Casa Tucan is located in Aguas Zarcas, just 23 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 27 miles from La Paz Waterfall. Offering a garden, the property is located within 27 miles of La Paz Waterfall Gardens. The apartment offers free Wifi and free private parking.
The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Fortuna Airport is 25 miles from the property.
Bed and breakfast in Cantón San Carlos, Cariblanco · 10.57 km from centre
26 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall in Cariblanco, Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Heliconia features accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Mountain views are a highlight at the bed and breakfast's pool.
There is a seating area, a dining area, and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher, an oven, and a toaster. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Guests at Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Heliconia can enjoy a buffet or a vegan breakfast.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Kalambu Hot Springs is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 28 miles from the property. Fortuna Airport is 19 miles away.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, San Ramón · 10.61 km from centre
26 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall in San Ramón, Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Orchidee features accommodations with access to a fitness center. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment offers a pool with a view, hot tub, and a shared kitchen.
With direct access to a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around San Ramón, like hiking and walking tours. The apartment also has outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors.
Kalambu Hot Springs is 26 miles from Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Orchidee, while Catarata Tesoro Escondido is 28 miles from the property. Fortuna Airport is 19 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, San Ramón · 10.61 km from centre
Offering a garden, Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Strelizia offers accommodations in San Ramón. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. During your stay at this apartment, you can use a pool with a view, as well as a selection of a hot tub and a shared kitchen.
With direct access to a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.
A vegan breakfast is available at the apartment.
Guests can keep up their exercise routines during yoga and fitness classes. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the apartment.
La Fortuna Waterfall is 26 miles from Pandanus Lodge & Retreats Bungalow Strelizia, while Kalambu Hot Springs is 26 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 19 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Aguas Zarcas · 10.61 km from centre
22 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido in Aguas Zarcas, Hometainer, Aguas Zarcas offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Guests can use a garden.
With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
La Paz Waterfall is 26 miles from the apartment, while La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 27 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 24 miles from the property.
Holiday home in Cantón San Carlos, Peje Viejo · 10.65 km from centre
10.0
4 reviews
Casita Bohemia natural paradise is a recently renovated vacation home in Peje Viejo where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi.
Providing a terrace and pool views, the vacation home includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Kalambu Hot Springs is 25 miles from the vacation home. Fortuna Airport is 17 miles away.
Lodge in Cantón San Carlos, Fortuna · 10.67 km from centre
9.6
978 reviews
Boasting an outdoor pool and a hot tub, La Finca Lodge is located in Fortuna, 22 mi from La Fortuna Waterfall. Complimentary WiFi is available.
Each unit comes with a terrace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A balcony with mountain views is offered in all units.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park is 31 mi away. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 61 mi from La Finca Lodge.
Apartment in Cantón San Carlos, Aguas Zarcas · 11.12 km from centre
9.8
12 reviews
Cabaña Magui. Offers accommodations in Aguas Zarcas, 24 miles from Catarata Tesoro Escondido and 27 miles from La Paz Waterfall. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.
The apartment is composed of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 28 miles from the apartment. Fortuna Airport is 25 miles from the property.