Located in the capital of Costa Rica, 16 kms. from the airport and in the Central valley, the Barceló San José Palacio Hotel & Casino has all the advantages of being in a large city whose population reaches a million and which has numerous mesums, parks and theatres in its urban area but with the benefits to be offers by a five-star Barceló hotel, in a typical and unique European style. 

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Since opening in 1990, the Barceló San Jose Palacio has been used to receiving famous personalities and political figures from around the world and it’s the most important business center in Costa Rica.  As such, it has fourteen large rooms which are fully equipped and prepared for holding conventions, meetings and special events.

Corresponding with the high standards of quality and comfort enforced by the Barceló management, there are a lot of facilities for guests to use, among them are the gymnasium, a fully equipped Spa with the latest technology, as well as squash and racquetball courts.

A reflection of the typical courtesy of Costa Ricans, Barceló San Jose Palacio Spa & Casino offers its guests warm and friendly hospitality.
Its two restaurants, softly lit and tastefully decorated, offer a carefully chosen selection of flavorsome dishes of exquisite gastronomic standard.

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TRANSPORTATION OPERATED BY RAIN FOREST TOURS
Transfers from San Jose area hotels or San Jose’s Juan Santamaría International Airport to hotels in the Arenal area are $170.00 each way, for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers. Approximate time from San José to the Arenal area is approx 2 hours and 45 minutes. Transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to any hotel in San José $35, including airport assistance, for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers.

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