Top Things to do in Santa Elena
What to do and see in Santa Elena, Province of Puntarenas: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Santa Elena, Costa Rica including Souvenir Rosewood-Info Center, Pasion Costa Rica, Quality Travel Services, Faro Travel Costa Rica, Transportes Varela Monteverde Costa Rica, monteverde nature guided tours, Transportes Freylid, El Sol Monte Verde Tours & Transfers, Three Brothers Tours, Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm.
Restaurants in Santa Elena
1. Souvenir Rosewood-Info Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
We are a small family business where you can find beautiful and unique wood bolws, which are made by the owner, the work area is in the same place so we extend the invitation to all our customers to visit the workshop and observe the process and for sure our garden. We also have jewelry that is made also by the owner and her daughter, some made from recycled paper, seeds, and more. We hope to see you soon!
Reviewed By middle_aged_mom_12
Don’t miss this place if you can help it! This is the place where the guy will show you how he turns bowls from wood. He also will show off his fantastic garden which has sugar cane, a macadamia tree, and coffee plants amongst numerous others. He cut some cane for our family to try. He also has a bird feeder where we saw a Toucanette, and a Euphonia bird. He also let us try a lime right off the tree, and showed us his pineapple plant, plantain and banana trees. The gift shop features his woodwork, and the prices are the most reasonable there. You can find his work (probably his work) in gift shops, but this place has the best variety and prices. Best was when he let my husband try helping him turn a bowl on the lathe. The owner is a really kind man. We gave him money for generously sharing his time with us.
2. Pasion Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 471 reviews
Not your run-of-the-mill tours! Personalized private and small group natural history tours in all of the cloud forest trails in the Monteverde area. We consider naturalist guiding a lifestyle, not just a job!
3. Quality Travel Services
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Transportaion, tours and lodging in Costa Rica. Enjoy with us the most populars tours and travel confortable.
4. Faro Travel Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Faro Travel Costa Rica is a local family-run business with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. We specialize in providing door-to-door private and shuttle transportation service throughout Costa Rica. Faro Travel was founded in 2013, with the purpose of offering visitors a safe, convenient, economical and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica and above all, excellent customer service. Travel with us and remove the hassle and stress of navigating on your own, while still being flexible with your travel schedule and needs. We know all of the best places, activities, and the most scenic routes to get there. Our reliable and punctual Costa Rican bilingual professionals, who are eager to help you move safely around the country will make sure you have the most cultural and personalized experience while you’re visiting.
5. Transportes Varela Monteverde Costa Rica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By bea877 - Seaside, United States
Mr. Varela picked us up from San Jose airport and drove us to Monteverde and all around the area. He's friendly and kind and a very safe driver. We went to a variety of sites in and around Monteverde and he was always on time to pick us up from the hotel and from our tourist spots. His prices seem to be better than the going rate, quite reasonable. He arrived early to pick us up, help with luggage and drove us back to San Jose airport when we were ready to go. I highly recommend him.
6. monteverde nature guided tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
guided tours , natural history walks, birdwatching tours, etc. come and visit one of the most interesting habitats in Costa Rica , Monteverde cloud forest, families and visitors from all over the world are very welcome.
7. Transportes Freylid
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Transportes Freylid is a family run bussines which offers Transportation all around the country. Our family has more than 15 years of experience within the tourism industry and providing transportation for different companies in Costa Rica.
Reviewed By JuHaWhu - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
I spent 2 weeks in Monteverde working on a coffee farm and Andres was my contact for taxis, trips and activities. He was full of good knowledge about the area and gave great recommendations on what to do! It was really easy to contact him and every trip and activity I booked was organised really well with no hassle. It’s great to use and support a local family run business. I would recommend using Faro Travel while in the area!
8. El Sol Monte Verde Tours & Transfers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The best road trip you can have in Costa Rica. A small family business that provides transportation service all over Costa Rica but based in Cerro Plano, Monte Verde district. Family and friendly customized service for your business or pleasure trip. For inquiries and reservations please access our FB page
Reviewed By ReeseS234 - Kingston, United States
Highly, highly recommend this service to take you from San Jose Airport to Monteverde Costa Rica. Request Ron if at all possible. He knows all the best places to stop and take pictures. He is from Monteverde and can recommend restaurants, shops, tours, and will take you to see the sunset even after he’s dropped you off at your destination. Awesome experience.
9. Three Brothers Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 242 reviews
The Fuentes Alvarado brothers, naturalist guides with more than 15 years of experience each. Native from the near by town of San Luis, Monteverde has made them experts in the area with great knowledge of the local flora and fauna.
10. Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By patrickmD3116MM - Toronto, Canada
The Hidden Valley Permaculture Farm is located at the Monteverde Inn and is fully integrated with the Escondido Preserve. This tour provides some wonderful insights into practical techniques for achieving sustainability. It is interesting, educational and very encouraging to see how they are addressing the challenge of maintaining a comfortable hotel environment while reducing the impact on the natural environment. Obviously there's much more to the story than can be described in a short review and I can only say that we found the afternoon fascinating. I believe they may be considering some educational programs and, based on this tour, we'd certainly consider making a special trip if they do!!
