Why stay at Hostel Santa Elena
- 92 mammal species recorded nearby
Rooms & inclusions
- Activities
- guesthouse
Wildlife near this lodge
Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).
6,456
Species
92
Mammals
551
Birds
Most observed
- White-nosed Coati3,413 sightings
- Green-crowned Brilliant2,815 sightings
- Lesson's Motmot2,067 sightings
- Purple-throated Mountain-gem1,938 sightings
- Lesser Violetear1,826 sightings
- Violet Sabrewing1,800 sightings
- Side-striped palm pit viper1,367 sightings
- Resplendent Quetzal1,253 sightings
- Central American Agouti1,182 sightings
Best time to stay at Hostel Santa Elena
Best months:
February
March
April
JanGood16°C110mm
FebGood16°C93mm
MarGood16°C66mm
AprGood17°C77mm
MayFair18°C233mm
JunFair17°C371mm
JulFair17°C275mm
AugFair17°C338mm
SepFair17°C343mm
OctFair17°C480mm
NovFair17°C462mm
DecFair16°C175mm
Great (4-5)
Good (3)
Poor (1-2)
Best month
Map & getting there
Nearest airport
Aranjuez Airport (MRAJ)
28 km from the park
International airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
74 km from the park
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Hostel Santa Elena FAQs
Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo