Your stay — Jennifer López
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Parroquia San Rafael Arcángel (771 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parque Central de San Rafael — 793 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco Nacional — 128 m · ~2 min walk
Farmacia Guatuso — 456 m · ~6 min walk
Bus a San José — 456 m · ~6 min walk
Emergency Contacts
San Rafael911 is the universal emergency number in Costa Rica. For non-urgent police matters in San Rafael, call the local OIJ office at +506 2296-4400. For a medical clinic, try the San Rafael Hospital at +506 2241-5600.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in San Rafael, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Jennifer López
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco Nacional — 128 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Guatuso — 456 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
San José city centre (Coca-Cola bus terminal or Heredia stop) → Cabinas Los Almendros, San Rafael de Heredia
💡 Buses marked 'San Rafael de Heredia' run from the stop on Calle 2 near the National Bank. They drop you right outside the hotel on the main road. The ride passes through nice countryside—sit on the left for views of the valley. Pay with coins or a prepaid card; no bills accepted.
San José Airport (SJO) → Cabinas Los Almendros, San Rafael de Heredia
💡 Take the Tuasa bus from the airport to San José (Coca-Cola terminal). Then transfer to a Heredia-bound bus (ask for San Rafael terminus). The bus stop for Cabinas is about 3 blocks from the hotel—landmarks are the Banco Nacional and the small park. Have exact change: $1 or ₡500 coins.
San José city centre (any point) → Cabinas Los Almendros, San Rafael de Heredia
💡 Order a taxi from the hotel's reception—they know the reliable drivers and can give you a fair fixed price. Avoid hailing from the street after dark. Fare should be ₡10,000–12,000, depending on traffic.
San José Airport (SJO) → Cabinas Los Almendros, San Rafael de Heredia
💡 Use the official taxi queue at the airport—look for orange taxis with red triangles. Negotiate the fare before you get in, or book through Interbus or a hotel shuttle for a fixed rate.
San José downtown (Calle 14, Avenida 3) → San Rafael town square (Marriott is 300m east)
💡 Get off at the 'Río Oro' stop if you see the large church—hotel is a short, flat walk. Avoid this during heavy rain; buses get delayed by landslides on the hillside route.
SJO Airport bus stop (outside arrivals) → San Rafael Central Park stop (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Exact change only. Bus says 'San Rafael Centro' on the front. Sit on the left for views of the hills.
Any point in San José (e.g. downtown) → Marriott Residence Inn, San Rafael
💡 Uber is cheaper than street taxis but drop-off is at the hotel driveway. Check surge pricing during rush hour (7-9am, 4-6pm).
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → Marriott Residence Inn, San Rafael
💡 Pre-book with Coopetaxi or Uber to avoid waiting. Ask driver to take Route 108 bypass if traffic on the main road is heavy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Jennifer López?
Check-in at Jennifer López is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in San Rafael
💡 Visit around 6pm for evening mass. The doors stay open and you can sit in the back pews for free. Mass runs about 45 minutes.
💡 Bring small bills. The woman at the second stall on the left sells the best mango with salt and chilli – ask for 'mango verde'.
💡 Ask the caretaker for the key to the back room – it holds a collection of hand-painted oxcarts rarely seen by tourists.
💡 The volunteer guides often speak only Spanish, but they're happy to let you browse alone. The coffee scale and oxcart display are the highlights.
💡 There's a drinking fountain and a public tap. Weekday mornings it's nearly empty – a quiet spot for reading or stretching. The mulberry tree near the entrance drops fruit in July.
💡 The path starts behind the church – ignore the unsigned side trails and keep right at the fork. Bring water, no shade on the summit.
💡 Walk up the dirt path from Calle 3 – it's a 15-minute steady climb. Go in the morning before 9am to catch the mist lifting. Sturdy shoes advised.
💡 The ice cream cart at the northwest corner sells 'sorbetera' – handmade fruit sorbets from a pushcart. Passionfruit is best.