Posada El Quijote

San José


This Spanish-style hillside posada (guesthouse) rates as one of the area's top B&Bs. Homey standard rooms have wooden floors, throw rugs, cable TV and hot-water bathrooms; superior and deluxe units have a patio or a private terrace. Guests can drink at the honor bar, then soak up sweeping Central Valley views from the patio, the new pool, or the fireplace.

A backyard swing set and trampoline make this place especially fun for families with kids. A 2019 makeover included installation of new floors, flat-screen televisions, updated bathrooms, and air-con. Popular with medical tourists.


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