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Travel to adventurous Santa Elena
The gardens and forests provide a pleasant backdrop to your vacation home in Santa Elena. This scenic city is known for its bird watching, hiking and local tours. If you're looking for accommodations with space to entertain friends and family, Vrbo has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Santa Elena
Are you hoping to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Travelers enjoy Santa Elena for its bird watching, hiking and adventure tours. Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Santa Elena a fun place to get away. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Tabacon Hot Springs (14.1 mi / 22.6 km)
- Paradise Hot Springs (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Baldi Hot Springs (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
- Los Lagos Hot Springs (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
- Kalambu Hot Springs (15.3 mi / 24.7 km)
- Ecotermales Fortuna (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Santa Elena
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Santa Elena is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Arenal Volcano National Park (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (12.9 mi / 20.7 km)
- Arenal Volcano (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)
- Lake Arenal (13.5 mi / 21.8 km)
- La Fortuna Waterfall (13.8 mi / 22.3 km)
How to get to and around Santa Elena
Fly into La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), the closest airport, located 17.4 mi (28 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 47.5 mi (76.5 km) away.