Hotel Presidente

Experience the essence of Costa Rica at Hotel Presidente, an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown San Jose. This contemporary urban retreat offers vibrant ambiance, modern décor, and exceptional service, making it the symbol of hospitality and the cultural soul of the capital city. Known for its eco-friendly tourism practices, Hotel Presidente provides a window into Costa Rica's land, people, and heritage.
Highlights:

Central Location: Situated in San Jose's Financial District, Hotel Presidente is a landmark destination offering easy access to everything the city has to offer.
Contemporary Urban Vibe: The hotel features a vibrant, open lobby with natural elegance and modern décor, providing a relaxed and inspired atmosphere.
Earth-Friendly Practices: Passionate hospitality is delivered with sustainable practices that celebrate Costa Rica's land and culture.
Abundant Amenities: Enjoy a range of amenities including a 24-hour front desk, bar/lounge, complimentary breakfast, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi.
Business Services: Stay connected and productive with access to computers, printers, and personal assistants for printing services and equipment rental.
Spa and Entertainment: Relax and rejuvenate at the Rain Forest Spa, or experience exciting entertainment at the Fiesta Casino.
Boutique Accommodations: Choose from 91 beautifully appointed rooms and spacious suites offering chic décor, modern amenities, and views of the city and mountain horizons.
Dining Experiences: Indulge in flavorful cuisine at Hotel Presidente's Cafeteria and Cafe Bar, offering a taste of Costa Rica's food and culture.

Whether you're seeking relaxation, exploration, or inspiration, Hotel Presidente is the perfect place to relax, connect, dine, and explore Costa Rica!

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from $2,965

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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary

Hike near Arenal Volcano
Zip-line through the cloud forest
Raft the Rio Savegre
Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

Activities: Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Easy Active

Enjoy this 9-day guided Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip-line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.

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from $2,480

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Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary

Climb a giant kapok tree
Relax on white sand beaches
Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
Raft the Pacuare River

Activities: Fishing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

Enjoy this active and varied 9-day Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacuare River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito Lodge, and end with a few relaxing days on a Caribbean beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, and rainforest exploration highlight this trip.

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from $2,032

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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary

Climb a giant kapok tree
Raft the Pacuare River
Snorkel a large coral reef system
Hike through the rainforest

Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.

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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog

from $2,877

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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

Raft Class III-IV rapids
Bike through an agricultural center
Sample local foods from the field
Kayak to Ballena Island

Activities: Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Easy Active

This thrilling 9-day Costa Rica multisport adventure tour takes you whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, biking through tropical plantations, hiking the cloud forest at the Savegre Reserve, zip-lining through the canopy at Hacienda Baru, snorkeling & kayaking in Ballena National Park, and strolling along the beaches of the Pacific coastline.

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from $2,030

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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary

Observe nesting sea turtles
Hike in the rainforest at night
Raft the Sarapiqui River
Explore nearby Arenal Volcano

Activities: Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

This exciting 8-day tour of Costa Rica takes you to Tortuguero National Park, rafting on the thrilling Sarapiqui River, and up the slopes of the active Arenal Volcano! You'll have opportunities to take a night hike in Tirimbina Biological Reserve and learn about the tropical wildlife that inhabits Costa Rica.

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Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest

from $2,149

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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary

Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
Search for scarlet macaws
Camp on sandy beaches
Hike along paths in Corcovado

Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Moderate

Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.

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Visit the lush jungle and stunning waterfalls

from $2,314

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Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary

Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
Camp along the river
Tour the jungle with a naturalist
Take a night walk to see wildlife

Activities: Fishing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

This exhilarating 8-day tour takes you first on a thrilling two-day whitewater rafting trip along the Pacuare River and then into the lush jungle to learn about the birds, monkeys, sloths, and other animals that live there. This is followed by a 3-day trip to Playa Nicuesa, where you can see beautiful macaws before heading back to San Jose.

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from $2,031

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Turtles & Rainforest

Tortuguero - 8 Day Itinerary

Learn about rainforest ecology
Ride horseback through family farms
Raft down the Pacuare River
Explore Tortuguero by river boat

Activities: Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

Enjoy Costa Rica's incredible wildlife with a tour of Tortuguero National Park and visit one of the most important nesting sites for the green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Follow that with a rainforest retreat to Selva Bananito Reserve. Finish this Costa Rica vacation with an exciting whitewater adventure down the Pacuare River!

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from $2,425

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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary

Assist biologists on turtle rounds
Learn about rainforest ecology
Ride horseback through family farms
Raft down the Pacuare River

Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.

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Arenal Volcano Inn is nestled at the foot of the Arenal volcano

from $2,357

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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary

Hike near Arenal Volcano
Zip-line through cloud forest
Raft the Rio Savegre
Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches

Activities: Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Easy Active

Enjoy a 9-day version of our classic Adventure Pacifica tour. Experience all that Costa Rica has to offer with opportunities to hike, raft, search for wildlife, zip-line and more. The tour includes visits to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the rainforest jungles of Manuel Antonio, and whitewater rafting on the Rio Savegre.

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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica

from $2,678

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Costa Rica Multisport

9 Day Itinerary

Raft the Pacuare River
Hike through the cloudforest
Zip line through the rainforest
Kayak and snorkel around Ballena

Activities: Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level: Challenging

On this active 9-day Costa Rica vacation you'll explore the rainforest by raft, hike, zip-line, and kayak - from Los Cusingos Biological Reserve to the summit of Chirripo Peak and down to the coastal beaches of Ballena National Marine Park & Terraba Sierpe Mangrove Swamps.

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from $2,170

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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary

Raft down the Pacuare River
Find wildlife in the rain forest
Explore the Arenal Volcano area
Hike along the old lava flows

Activities: Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Easy Active

This 6-day Costa Rica trip takes you rafting on the beautiful and challenging Pacuare River, exploring the active Arenal Volcano and its amazing hot springs before ziplining through lush rainforest canopy at the famous rainforest tram. Contact us about customizing this action-packed Costa Rica adventure tour.

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from $3,470

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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary

Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
Rappel down waterfalls
Kayak off the Pacific coast
Hike lowland tropical forest

Activities: Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Moderate

Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.

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from $3,907

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Corcovado Trekking

9 Day Itinerary

Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
Camp on the remote beaches
Hike trails in search of wildlife
Hike, snorkel, kayak or whale watch

Activities: Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Moderate

Explore Costa Rica's remote Corcovado National Park on this 9-day active hiking tour. Spend two days on the whitewater of the Pacuare River and hike in the jungle of Corcovado. One of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, you will spot countless birds, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife. An active Costa Rica trip for the avid explorer.

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from $2,235

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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

Activities: Fishing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Land, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Easy Active

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from $12,795

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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Cross Panama Canal
Explore biodiverse rainforests
Visit Coiba National Park
Enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park

Activities: Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand.

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from $7,195

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Natural Treasures of Costa Rica

Roundtrip San Jose - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio
Discover Punta Leona's reserve
Traverse Curu Refuge's trails
Snorkel at Isla Tortuga

Activities: Hiking, Photography Seminars, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level: Variable

Join a 7-day cruise on Sylvia Earle to explore Costa Rica's protected jungles and vibrant ecosystems. Discover unique wildlife like the Scarlet Macaw and spider monkeys through land treks and sea excursions.

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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica

from $2,633

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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary

Raft down the Pacuare River
Choose your days at Selva Bananito
Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
Tour Panama's vibrant capital city

Activities: Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level: Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!

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