Santa Rita accommodation from NZ$42

If you are in the middle of Santa Rita, it is 7 kilometres to the Maquenque Eco-Lodge.

If you have time left, you should travel to other parts of Northern Plains. Visit the traditional villages, craft workshops and open-air markets in Northern Plains, or simply head off with that someone special and admire the region's lovely forests. Common pastimes in this part of Costa Rica include hiking, shore fishing and bird watching.

60 kilometres from Santa Rita you'll find Fortuna, where you can explore the Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs. If you'd like to visit Fortuna, be sure to check out the Casa Luna Hotel & Spa and Hostel Rio Danta. 70 kilometres to the southwest of Santa Rita, you'll also find El Castillo, which is home to the Arenal Vista Lodge and Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa. The Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are some of the most popular sites to explore while in El Castillo.

Are you a crazy sports nut? Indulge in your obsession by visiting Saprissa Stadium, 85 kilometres to the south of Santa Rita. The Hotel Bougainvillea and the Isla Los Angeles Costa Rica are near all the action.

Visitors planning on flying through Juan Santamaria International Airport may like to book some accommodation at the Hampton Inn and Suites San Jose Airport or the Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport, which are both a short distance away.