Experience the natural, untouched beauty of this unique paradise, where gentle friendly people are eager to share the wonder of their small democratic country

There are miles of seclude beaches on two oceans, high mountain rainforest, and dense tropical jungle with an incredible array of birds and wildlife

Hotel Herradura Golf Resort and conference Center exemplifies this "Spirit of Costa Rica". It is located in the heart of the Central Valley, five miles from the international airport, and a short drive from San Jose, the capital city

Confort and Service

Each of the 234 rooms is elegantly furnished, air-conditioned and equipped with satellite color TV (with U.S. programming). Some rooms offer spectacular views, private balconies and patio.

There is 24-hour room service with every member of the resort's friendly, bilingual staff dedicated to providing that special attention to detail that the traveler has a right to expect. Non-smoking rooms and executive business equipment and services are available

For quiet relaxation, there are hidden nooks and gardens, a comfortable lounge and three swimming pools with waterfall, beach-like atmosphere and a swim-up bar

There is a complete gift shop and boutique, car rental service, shuttle-bus service between the Herradura and San Jose, child care and tour agency to help plan every detail of your stay in Costa Rica

Restaurants

Sakura

For those with exotic tastes, the Sakura restaurant transports the diner to Japan, with a menu of teppanyaki, sushi and other authentic dishes served in a traditional oriental garden setting

Restaurant Sancho Panza Tasca and Pub

This restaurant offers Spanish cuisine and lives music

Tiffany's

Great buffets and a full 24-hour coffee shop, with international cuisine

Tropicala

Serves both authentic Costa Rican dishes and a selection of natural health foods

Bambolleo

For relaxation and quiet conversation, light snacks and the soothing sounds of live piano music, the Bambolleo lounge right off the main lobby is a perfect choice

Splash Bar

Jump in the pool and swim up to the bar, or just relax in the beach-like poolside setting with everything from light snacks and sandwiches to a full surf and turf menu

Recreation

• Krystal Casino
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Exercise equipment
• 18 hole championship golf course
• 10 lighted tennis courts

Convention Center

Hotel Herradura has Central America's largest and most modern Convention Conference Center. The elegant main salon with lush carpeting and crystal chandeliers can accommodate up to 2000 people. There are additional rooms for smaller meetings and seminars. Our highly professional support services, which include state of the art lighting and technical equipment, can meet the needs of any conference, convention, banquet, meeting or other special event

Sports and Activities

No other Costa Rican resort offers such a wide range of outstanding facilities for the sportsminded. They include the nation's only 18-hole championship golf course complete with pro shop, resident golf pro, carts, caddies and full country club support facilities

For tennis lovers there are 10 lighted courts, a pro shop and lessons available for those who want to improve their game

To supplement the three hotel pools, the club has an Olympic size swimming pool. There are also Jacuzzis, a sauna, a massage service, and a complete health and fitness center with modern exercise equipment and miles of jogging trails

And for those who want to enjoy a day of the finest deep-sea tarpon and snook fishing in the world, we can arrange a trip to our sister resorts of Guanamar beach on the Pacific coast or Isla de Pesca on the shores of the Caribbean

Rooms and services / Restaurants and bars / Recreation / Conferece center
Country Club facilities