The following hotel list is preliminary and subject to change. Although we contract our hotels a year in advance, unforeseen situations do occasionally occur. Should it be necessary to change a hotel, one of equal quality and value will be substituted. You will receive verified hotel information with your final itinerary. Please note that hotel ratings are based on the Hotel and Travel Index (www.hotelandtravelindex.com), a leading travel industry authority on hotels throughout the world.

Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose

San Jose, Costa Rica  

The Moderate Deluxe Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose hotel is a modern property located just five minutes from the airport, and 10 minutes from downtown San Jose. Hotel facilities include two restaurants, bars, fitness center, casino, two outdoor swimming pools, room service, laundry/dry cleaning service, concierge services, currency exchange, barber/hair stylist, and gift shop. Guest rooms have air conditioning, Internet access, minibar, coffee maker, in-room safe, telephone, cable/satellite TV, iron and ironing board, and private bathroom.

Mountain Paradise Hotel

Arenal, Costa Rica  

Perched upon a hilltop overlooking the rolling valley below, the Mountain Paradise Hotel is a brand-new property featuring an uninterrupted panoramic view of the famous Arenal Volcano. It is also mere minutes from the town of La Fortuna. Hotel facilities include a pool complex, restaurant, and many other modern amenities. Guest rooms feature a king-size bed and a queen-size bed, private Jacuzzi pool with direct volcano view, waterfall shower, a traditional shower with temperature control, flat-screen TV, wireless Internet, and international phone service.

Hotel El Establo

Monteverde, Costa Rica  

The Hotel El Establo is beautifully situated on a private 150-acre farm adjacent to the Monteverde Reserve. The hotel features two restaurants, two bars, a gym, spa, and two indoor swimming pools. Guest rooms feature a telephone, cable TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, safe, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Hotel Amapola

Monteverde, Costa Rica  

The First-Class Hotel Amapola is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, and is a few minutes away from the Carara Biological Reserve, and the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Hotel amenities include three restaurants and bars, room service, laundry/dry cleaning service, currency exchange, casino, and outdoor pool. The lovely guest rooms include air conditioning, balcony/terrace, refrigerator, coffee maker, safe, telephone, cable/satellite TV, minibar, and private bathroom.

Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo

Antigua, Guatemala  

This glorious First-class hotel, located within the restored 1642 convent of Santo Domingo, is one of the most delightful places to stay in Central America. The upscale guest rooms and amenities are seamlessly interwoven into the handsome colonial building, and provide a wonderfully atmospheric experience. You’ll love the courtyard garden, the colonnaded walkways, and the lush plantings. On-site amenities include a restaurant, bar, concierge services, and currency exchange. Guest rooms feature a balcony/terrace, coffee maker, in-room, Internet access, minibar, safe, telephone with voicemail, cable/satellite TV, and private bathroom with whirlpool.

Real InterContinental Guatemala

Antigua, Guatemala  

The Superior First-Class InterContinental Real Guatemala hotel is a modern 15-story property in the center of the business and shopping district. Hotel features two restaurants, bar, two outdoor pools, health club, spa, concierge services, currency exchange, laundry/dry cleaning services, and room service. Guest rooms have air conditioning, coffee maker, Broadband Internet access, iron and ironing board, minibar, safe, telephone with voicemail, cable/satellite TV, and private bathroom with whirlpool.

Gamboa Rainforest Hotel

Panama City, Panama  

The Gamboa Rainforest Resort is a tropical-style facility situated on the outskirts of Panama City. Hotel facilities include three restaurants, concierge services, room service, barber/hair stylist, gift shop, health club, spa, and outdoor pool. Guest rooms have air conditioning, balcony/terrace, coffee maker, iron/ironing board, minibar, refrigerator, safe, telephone, cable/satellite TV, and private bathroom.