Our favorite hotels and eco-lodges around San Ramón, Costa Rica

The most famous cloud forests in Costa Rica are in Monteverde, but the San Ramón area offers exactly the same, but with less crowds. Hiking, birdwatching, and horseback riding through the cloud forests are all available here.

Best Places to Stay in San Ramón, Costa Rica

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve

San Ramón

Costa Rica Coffee, the Flavors, and Unique Varieties 

Coffee Plantation Visit

Culture

Birdwatching with a Naturalist Guide 

Birdwatching

Nature & Wildlife

National Parks

Guided Visit to a Butterfly Garden, Costa Rica

Butterfly Garden

Traditional Farm Experience

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel is a boutique eco-hotel located in the tropical cloud forests outside of San Ramon. 

For nature lovers, this is an ideal place to visit. Also, if you're staying close to town, you can visit the park, explore the church and the streets. You'll be charmed.

<h2>Discover Rural Costa Rica in San Ramón</h2>San Ramon is a perfectly placed part of Costa Rica, with easy access from the Central Valley, the Arenal area, and the beach. Despite this lucky location, not many people come, which is a pity. They're missing out on a charming blend of rural life and pristine nature.<h3>Best Time to Travel to San Ramon</h3>We'd say any time is good to travel to San Ramon. However, the most challenging months would be September and October, when it rains a lot. Things can get a little soggy at this time, so you might like to avoid these months.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648849370/san_ramon_rainbow_green_fields_90d171a10b.jpg" alt="san-ramon-rainbow-green-fields.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648849370/thumbnail_san_ramon_rainbow_green_fields_90d171a10b.jpg 245w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648849371/small_san_ramon_rainbow_green_fields_90d171a10b.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648849371/medium_san_ramon_rainbow_green_fields_90d171a10b.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1648849370/large_san_ramon_rainbow_green_fields_90d171a10b.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h3>Weather in San Ramon</h3>This area is a little further elevated, meaning it's pretty cool. Quite cool in Costa Rica means early 70s F, sometimes dropping into the 60s. It feels fresh up here, although you can expect rainy afternoons from May to December, with more rain coming during August, September, and October.<h3>Is San Ramon Safe?</h3>San Ramon is a safe, sleepy little town, and you have nothing to worry about here. However, the most significant danger in this area is getting lost if you go off-trail while hiking the cloud forests. So stay on the trails, or have a guide with you!&nbsp;<h2>Top Restaurants in San Ramon</h2>Chepe's: A great little spot close to the center of San Ramon, famous for its desserts and burgers.&nbsp;Savory a la Thai: You'd never expect to find a Thai restaurant in this part of Costa Rica, let alone a great one! Well worth checking out if you're in the area.&nbsp;El Sendero: You'll probably be eating here because it's the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel restaurant. Luckily for you, it's also one of the best restaurants in the area, serving excellent food and unique homemade ice cream.&nbsp;Octubre 29 Gastrobar: You'll find this place in downtown San Ramon. Great place for pizza and beer.&nbsp;Aromas Cafe: Another downtown restaurant. This one serves great, typical Costa Rican food prepared with organic ingredients.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1650995023/Villa_Blanca_Panoramic_view_couple_436333002c.jpg" alt="Villa-Blanca-Panoramic-view-couple.jpg" srcset="https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1650995024/thumbnail_Villa_Blanca_Panoramic_view_couple_436333002c.jpg 234w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1650995027/small_Villa_Blanca_Panoramic_view_couple_436333002c.jpg 500w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1650995026/medium_Villa_Blanca_Panoramic_view_couple_436333002c.jpg 750w,https://res.cloudinary.com/vacationscostarica-com/image/upload/v1650995026/large_Villa_Blanca_Panoramic_view_couple_436333002c.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h2>How To Get To San Ramon</h2>Juan Santamaria Airport (Airport Code SJO), outside the capital city of San José, is the closest international airport to San Ramon.<h3>Distance &amp; Driving Time to San Ramon</h3>From SJO Airport: 27 miles (43 kilometers), about 45 minutes.All Costa Rican Vacations packages include an airport "meet and greet" service and private transfers with English-speaking drivers. This means you're all set when you arrive in-country - just sit back, relax, and our driver will get you to your destination. If you're driving to San Ramon from the airport, give yourself about 45 minutes of driving time and an hour to arrange your car rental.Once you have your car, get onto the Panamerican Highway and head west, away from San Jose. This is a simple route because you'll get to San Ramon as long as you stay on the Panamerican Highway. It's an easy 45-minute drive along one road from the airport to the city.

Yoga

Real Estate

A Path Through the Jungle: San Ramón and Uvita

A Path Through the Jungle

Beach Fun

Uvita has several places to stay. They are smaller, with more boutique options, and a strong sense of eco-awareness.

The visiting humpbacks from northern and southern waters are probably the highlight of any trip to Uvita. 

Uvita

National Park

Rainforest

Beach

Adventure

Relaxation

Surfing

Cloud Forest

Countryside

Bird Nerds Classic: San Ramón Cloudforest and Tortuguero Lowlands

Bird Nerds Classic

Adrenaline

Despite its remoteness, Tortuguero is a very popular destination with a variety of hotel options. 

Wildlife watching is, by far, the most popular attraction in Tortuguero.  

Tortuguero

Cloud Forest and Rio Perdido Canyon Adventure

Cloud Forest and Canyon Adventure

Relaxing

Rio Perdido is one of the best places to stay in Bagaces. It's perched in the middle of the forest and has access to all activities. Rio Perdido means lost river and it's called that way because of how secluded and untouched it is.

There are many things to do in Bagaces, from exploring the town's center and jumping into pristine rivers to mountain biking and hiking. 

Bagaces and Rio Perdido

Rio Perdido

Costa Rica Heartlands: Arenal Volcano and San Ramón Cloud Forest

Costa Rica Heartlands

Waterfalls

From luxurious five-star options with fantastic volcano views to the more cozy three-star boutique options. There are no all-inclusive resorts, but the service is generally excellent!

There is so much to do in the Arenal area! Hot springs, hikes, nature reserves, hanging bridges, waterfalls, etc.

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano

Volcano

Freshwater Fishing

Fly Fishing

Group Travel

Boutique

Sustainable

Costa Rica Hiking Adventure: San Ramón and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica Hiking Adventure

A series of eco-lodges are dotting the landscape here, there's someting to suit everyone's budget. 

Drake Bay provides a range of family-friendly activities. From hiking to snorkeling or diving, there are plenty of activities to choose from.

Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Drake Bay

Romance

Couples

Fishing

Holidays

Adults-Only

Epic Hiking Trails: San Ramón and Puerto Jiménez

Epic Hiking Trails

A series of eco-lodges are dotting the landscape here, there's someting to suit everyone's budget. 


Visit Corcovado National Park, home to jaguars, pumas, ocelots, and far more animals to list here!

Puerto Jiménez

Blue Marlin

Luxury

Hiking Cloud Forests and Caribbean Beaches: San Ramón and Puerto Viejo

Hiking Cloud Forests and Caribbean Beaches

Puerto Viejo has a wide range of places to stay, from budget friendly to higher-end, boutique luxury beach bungalows. 

Aside from surfing and partying, Puerto Viejo offers ATV touring, zip lining, horseback riding, cycling, fishing, boogie boarding, stand-up paddling, etc. You won’t find it hard to have fun!

Puerto Viejo

Beachfront

Jungle Meditation: San Ramón and Celeste River

Jungle Meditation

See below our recommendations for places to stay.

There is plenty to do at Tenorio Volcano and Rio Celeste. For nature lovers, bird watchers, and hikers, Rio Celeste is a true paradise. 

Tenorio Volcano & Rio Celeste

Rio Celeste

Family Time

San Ramón and Playa Dominical

Nature and Surf Combo

Dominical is small but boasts several great places to stay for all budgets, from surf camps to higher-end eco-lodges and rentals. 

Dominical offers year-round action with some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica. Also, Dominical has some of the best whale watching opportunities globally and is close to the Marino Ballena National Park.