Hotel Alta is located in Los Altos de Las Palomas, 20 minutes West of San Jose. This splendidly crafted luxury hotel is the perfect blend of old world colonial allure and modern extravagance. Exercise in the state-of-the-art fitness center, sample the wine cellar as you lounge by the Mexican glass-tiled pool, or enjoy the pleasure of a private, in-room massage.

All of the 23 deluxe rooms and suites have King or Queen size beds, a balcony or garden terrace and cable TV. Dine elegantly at La Luz Restaurant, which features new Californian/Costa Rican cuisine in a split level dining room overlooking the gardens. Private wine cellar dining, room service, banquet facilities, and catering are available.