Hotel Guácima Escondida – La Guácima

La Guacima is a small, typical Costa Rican village near the airport Juan Santamaria. You might not expect it, but a tropical oasis is awaiting you. The perfect start after a long flight. Just sit down and relax or dive into the pool.

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Dutch owner Bertus has guided tourists in Costa Rica for years before settling down and building the perfect, sustainable getaway in his fantastic backyard. He now runs it with his Costa Rican wife. Relax at the pool in a beautiful tropical garden setting, order a delicious cocktail, try the Dutch ‘’bitterballen’’, and enjoy the Costa Rica Pura Vida. In the open restaurant, you can enjoy a nice lunch or dinner. If you are eager to go out, go for a drink or a bite in Ciudad Colon, a charming Costa Rican town only 15 minutes away.

Explore the area

  • Visit a coffee factory, go on a chocolate tour, or head to the volcano Poás
  • If you want to support a wildlife rescue center, book a tour with Rescue Center Costa Rica, only 3 km further down the road in Gúacima village.
  • Just around the corner, you can also visit a Butterfly farm.

Good to know

  • The airport transfer is included in your stay. Tipping is not customary.
  • Upon arrival, you can withdraw money (Colones and USD are accepted everywhere in Costa Rica) at the ATM in the baggage reclaim area.

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