Mata de Cana accommodation from NZ$238

You could look at the Casa Luna Hotel & Spa and the Hostel Rio Danta. The Casa Luna Hotel & Spa can be found 25 kilometres away from the centre of Mata de Cana. The Hostel Rio Danta is 25 kilometres away. Alternative accommodation options include the Regina Hotel and the Hotel La Fortuna.

After you've hung out in Mata de Cana for a while, spread your wings and discover Northern Plains' other charms. If you're a nature lover, be sure to explore Northern Plains' forests. In addition you could visit a selection of the area's traditional villages and craft workshops. Travellers in this fabulous part of Costa Rica can enjoy hiking, shore fishing and bird watching.

Everyone knows New Zealanders are pretty chilled, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures, which you'll find in El Castillo, 16 kilometres to the southeast of Mata de Cana. Should you wish to spend a few nights in El Castillo, check out the Arenal Vista Lodge and Arenal Observatory Lodge & Spa. Alternatively, you could stay in Fortuna, 19 kilometres to the east of Mata de Cana, where you can choose from the Hotel Magic Mountain and Aparthotel Tierra del Fuego. If you're staying in Fortuna, be sure to check out the Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs.

Daniel Oduber International Airport is the gateway to Mata de Cana. Nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn Liberia Airport and the Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport.