Pococi · Costa Rica
Where to Stay in Guápiles, Pococi
The main town of Pococí, around 45 minutes east of San José on Route 32. It's the regional commercial hub, not a beach destination.
✦ The vibe
Bustling, workaday and functional, with a strong local feel and limited tourist infrastructure.
👤 Best for
Stopover travellers crossing between the Central Valley and the Caribbean; budget-conscious visitors; people passing through to work.
🏨 Where to stay
Basic hotels and hostels, plus a couple of mid-range chain places. Typically $25–70 per night.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable in the town centre but you'll need a car or bus to reach nearby attractions. Regular buses to San José and to the Caribbean coast.
📍 Nearby
Parque Central de Guápiles; Iglesia Católica de Guápiles.
Best hotels in Guápiles
10 hotels ranked by how close they are to Guápiles
Rana Roja Lodge
47.5 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Evergreen/aerial/tram/rana Roja Lodge
47.9 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Evergreen Lodge
47.9 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →La Casona
48.1 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Miss Junie's
48.3 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Samoa Lodge
48.3 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Tortuguero Lodge & Gardens
49.5 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Vista Al Mar Lodge
51.9 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Turtle Beach Lodge
52.3 km from Guápiles
View intelligence briefing →Casa Mar Lodge
67.6 km from Guápiles
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