Choose a holiday rental for your San Mateo getaway
Learn about the unique charm of San Mateo with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around San Mateo
Are you looking for things to do in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that San Mateo has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park (4 mi / 6.5 km)
- Hacienda las Agujas (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
- Minas Del Aguacate (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Tabacos de la Cordillera (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Zoo Ave (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
Exploring the natural features in San Mateo
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, San Mateo is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Parque Central (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Carara National Park (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Playa Boca de Barranca (14.4 mi / 23.2 km)
- Puntarenas Beach (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Playa Agujas (17.4 mi / 28 km)
- Las Cataratas de Los Chorros (18.5 mi / 29.7 km)
Travelling to and around San Mateo
The nearest airport is in San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.), located 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is 26.5 mi (42.6 km) away.