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The Central Valley is the "heart" of Costa Rica. One normally associates the Central Valley with the capital city of San Jose. However, the GAM (Gran Area Metropolitana) also encompasses the cities of Alajuela, Heredia, and Cartago and it is here where 1/2 of the entire population of the country resides.
Most folks desiring a Costa Rica hotel or Costa Rica vacation package are looking to stay in San Jose only for their first and/or last nights in Costa Rica. But in reality tourists should not overlook the many attractions that exist in the Central Valley area such as the Poas, Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes, Orosi valley, Toro Amarillo (and the incredible Catarata del Toro), La Paz Waterfall Gardens and many more.
The city of Cartago is the colonial capital of Costa Rica (before it was moved to San Jose) and is the home of many historic sites and the country's most famous Catholic basílica. Also, you have the city of San Jose, with a wide variety of historical sites, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and more.
Luxury - $150 and above.
Midrange - $100 to $150.
Economical - $75 - $100 per night.
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HOTELS INFORMATION
| Grano de Oro Hotel | |||||
 Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José's main thoroughfare, Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Converted from a tropical Victorian mansion, the 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. 
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| Sleep In Hotel | ||||||||
The Sleep Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, only 15 kilometers from the Juan Santamaria International Airport. It is only a short distance away from tourist attractions like the Teatro Nacional, Museo de Jade, Museo de Oro, and parks that are part of our national heritage, among many others. Hotel offers free airport shuttle.
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| Balmoral Hotel | |||||||
This hotel is located within walking distance of the business and financial districts, the best entertainment and shopping areas, and the main historical and cultural landmarks of San José, yet only 20 minutes away from the International airport.
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| Don Carlos Hotel | |||||||
Located in the oldest historical section of San José, Hotel Don Carlos is a small, but significant part of Costa Rica's rich heritage. Once upon a time residence for two past Presidential families, the historical Hotel Don Carlos' warmth and charm, graciously awaits you.
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| Best Western Hotel Irazu | |||||||||
This full-service San José, Costa Rica hotel provides comfortable accommodations, superb customer service and a centralized location, all for a great value. The hotel is ideally situated just a few minutes from the heart of downtown San Jose and a short distance from the Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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| Herradura Hotel | |||||||||
The hotel was first built in 1975 by Exposiciones Agropecuarias Bonanza, to allocate the foreigner participants of agropecuarian events in Costa Rica with the name Hotel Herradura Americano. Later on, the name was modified to Hotel Herradura, which was, and still is a land mark in Costa Rica.
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| Aurola Holiday Inn Hotel | |||||||||
A deluxe hotel in the heart of San José and just a stroll away from parks, museums, nightlife, shopping, financial and government centers. Its mirrored glass tower is one of San José's landmarks, reflecting the ever-changing tropical skies above this exciting Latin American Capital, gateway to Costa Rica's natural beauty.
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| Barcelo San Jose Palacio | |||||||||
Situated in a quiet area of the nation's capital, the hotel combines all the amenities of an elite metropolitan hotel with a multitude of onsite leisure activities. The Barceló San Jose Palacio is a convenient base hotel for sightseeing excursions, placing you in the heart of the action whether you wish to stay in San Jose or venture further to the white sand beaches or lush tropical rainforests.
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| El Silencio Lodge | |||
A planet-friendly sanctuary for soft adventure and inspired wellness. Silencio, Spanish for "silence", is befitting of a destination where daily stress is hushed and the sounds of nature bloom. Explore and enjoy five hundred private acres of carbon-offsetting tropical cloud forest in Costa Rica's crisp central volcanic region.
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| Xandari Resort | ||||
A tropical paradise of 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40-acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. At an elevation of 3900 feet (1200 meters), Xandari enjoys a near-perfect temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year.
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| Peace Lodge | |||||
Located on the grounds of La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and one hour from the San Jose International Airport, Peace Lodge encompasses the rustic past and natural beauty of the rainforest and the essence of Costa Rica.
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| Bougainvillea Hotel | |||||||
Set among 10 acres of lush gardens, the unique and comfortable Hotel Bougainvillea is a place where guests can truly experience the world famous beauty of Costa Rica, just 15 minutes from San Jose downtown and 20 minutes from the airport. This hotel also features a sprawling garden, tennis, and facilties for corporate groups and conferences.
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| Finca Rosa Blanca Hotel | |||||
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn crowns the Central Highlands of Costa Rica, offering an exciting destination where the adventurous and curious traveler will experience the history and cultivation of coffee in Costa Rica and the museums, music, arts and culture of the local communities.
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| Villa Blanca Hotel | ||||||
At Villa Blanca, comfort goes hand-in-hand with conservation. The philosophy behind Green Hotels management is to combine country-style hospitality with a profound respect for the natural surroundings. Clients from around the world come to Villa Blanca to soak in the charming ambiance, to experience the authentic Central American flavor and to explore the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet.
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| Savegre Mountain Lodge | |||||
Located in San Gerardo de Dota, a small community in the Talamanca Mountains...Here you will find a deep cloud forest filled with massive oaks and other native species. The woods serve as a sanctuary for a large number of mammals and innumerable species of insects, amphibians, amazing plants and colorful birds, including the elusive Quetzal.
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| Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge | ||||
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