Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Chachagua travel guide

Chachagua Tourism | Chachagua Guide

You're Going to Love Chachagua

Chachagua is a must-see destination in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chachagua has to offer.

When to visit Chachagua

Chachagua in April
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chachagua in April
Estimated hotel price
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chachagua

Plane

When flying to Chachagua, you’ll arrive at La Fortuna (FON), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Chachagua from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Chachagua is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 76 km from Chachagua. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Plane

When flying to Chachagua, you’ll arrive at La Fortuna (FON), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Chachagua from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Chachagua is to pick up a car rental from San José, which is about 76 km from Chachagua. You’ll find branches of Avis and Priceless, among others, in San José.

Airports near Chachagua

LIRLiberia
SJOSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYQSan José Tobias Bolanos Intl

Airlines serving Chachagua

Lufthansa
Good (8,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,516 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,110 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,514 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,039 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,833 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,546 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (635 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,658 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chachagua

Most booked hotels in Chachagua

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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 782 reviews)
$434+
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Arenal Manoa Resort & Hot Springs
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2422 reviews)
$223+
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Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1717 reviews)
$204+
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5951 reviews)
$145+
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1306 reviews)
$412+
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1034 reviews)
$203+
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Renting a car in Chachagua

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Chachagua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.

Expect to pay $5.87 per gallon in Chachagua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.41 and $93.88.