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13/09/2026

Flying out of San José early? There's a better option than the chain hotels by the airport.

El Rodeo Estancia is 29 rooms on real grounds in Belén — gardens, a pool, a gym, a tennis court, and a steakhouse that's been running over 45 years. Family-owned, three generations in.

Breakfast included, free secure parking, minutes from the terminal. Your last night in Costa Rica doesn't have to be a vending machine and a shuttle.

https://costaricainfolink.com/hotels/el-rodeo-estancia-belen-heredia/

A 29-room boutique hotel in Belén, Heredia, minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport. Pool, gym, tennis court, breakfast included and its own steakhouse.

13/09/2026

Sixty-three ocean-view suites in Jacó, and every single one faces the water.

Claritas Beach Resort is WorldHotels Elite — the only property in Jacó with that certification. Two pools, a spa, and the beach starts where the property ends.

Two things worth knowing that most resorts don't advertise: there are ADA-accessible rooms, and there's a senior discount. If you're travelling with someone who needs either, that's harder to find on this coast than it should be.

Ninety minutes from San José airport, so it works as a first night or a last one.

Rates, room types, amenities and how to get there:
https://costaricainfolink.com/hotels/claritas-beach-bar-resort-jaco/

Beachfront WorldHotels Elite resort in Jaco, Costa Rica: 63 ocean-view suites, two pools, spa. Rates from $211/night, senior discount, ADA rooms. 90 min from SJO.

13/09/2026

Boutique villas in the tropical forest of Vainilla de Paquera, 12 minutes from Playa Tambor. Pool, A/C, Wi-Fi, shared kitchen. Pet friendly. How to get there by ferry: https://costaricainfolink.com/hotels/villas-la-paillote-boutique-villas-in-costa-rica/

01/09/2026

A 45-year-old Costa Rican steakhouse, ten minutes from San José airport.

El Rodeo Steak House in Belén has been grilling export-grade cuts since before most of the airport hotels existed. Tomahawk, porterhouse, chateaubriand for two or four, and the house frijoles El Rodeo that regulars come back for.

Full menu with prices below — both list price and the tax-inclusive figure, so there are no surprises. Worth knowing: they close at 9:30 pm Monday to Saturday, but only 4:30 pm on Sundays.

It's inside El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel, which makes it an easy last dinner before an early flight.

Menu, hours and directions:
https://costaricainfolink.com/restaurants/el-rodeo-steak-house-belen-menu/

21/08/2026

You can see wild crocodiles at the Tarcoles River in Costa Rica for free — no tour required.

The Croc Skywalk on Route 34, next to the Café Britt shop, has free parking and free admission. You walk out on a hanging bridge and look down at the river. The largest crocodiles here are over four metres long, and they're on the sandbanks most days.

It's 90 minutes from San José, right on the drive to Jacó, and the same spot is one of the most reliable places in Costa Rica to see scarlet macaws — they fly over the estuary at dawn and dusk, almost always in pairs.

Full guide with directions, boat tour times and prices, Carara National Park hours and fees:
https://costaricainfolink.com/en/tarcoles-river-costa-rica/

The Tarcoles River holds Costa Rica's largest crocodile population. See them free from the Croc Skywalk, boat tours, scarlet macaws, and how to get there from San Jose.

18/08/2026

Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica — the beach locals call "little Hawaii."

Fifteen minutes south of Tamarindo. Offshore swells up to 18 feet, three surf schools, four campgrounds, and lodging at a fraction of Tamarindo prices.

Not a swimming beach — the currents are strong.

How to get to Playa Avellanas from San José, Liberia airport or Tamarindo, by car, bus or plane. Full guide in the first comment 👇

09/08/2026

How to Share Your Location Permanently on Google Maps: https://costaricainfolink.com/en/share-location-permanently-google-maps/

Share your live location with family on Google Maps — permanently, not just for an hour. Step by step for Android and iPhone. Free, takes 2 minutes, works in any country.

18/07/2025

Sardinal Guanacaste Taxi Transportation Services: https://costaricainfolink.com/en/sardinal-guanacaste-taxi-transportation-services/

Sardinal Guanacaste Taxi Transportation Tours Airport Transfer Services. Issys Tours & Airport Transfers, Translios, Guanacaste Viajes.

29/05/2025

Flamingo Beach Costa Rica: photos, video, how to get there, WAZE and Google maps location, pharmacies, restaurants, lodging, groceries, things to do, bus and phones: https://costaricainfolink.com/en/flamingo-beach-costa-rica/

28/05/2025

Flamingo Beach Costa Rica in Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste: photos, video, how to get there, bus and phones, WAZE and Google maps location, pharmacies, restaurants, lodging, groceries, things to do: https://costaricainfolink.com/en/flamingo-beach-costa-rica/