Raptor Research Foundation

Lodging and Travel

LODGING AND TRAVEL

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari

We are holding a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cariari, the conference venue, at a special conference rate starting on Tuesday October 10th until Sunday, October 19th.

The lodging rate is $125 per night (discounted rate) for single bed, $140 for two beds, and includes: 

  • No Resort Fee
  • Complimentary buffet breakfast provided daily in the hotel’s restaurant and is included in the group room rate
  • Check in: 3:00 p.m. Check out 12:00 noon. Early check in and late check out, subject to availability.
  • Extra person charge: $15.00 plus taxes, per night.
  • Complimentary Guestroom Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in the meeting rooms
  • Complimentary Shuttle to/from Juan Santamaria International Airport
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Complimentary Access to Fitness and Business Centers

Reservation Instructions

Here's the link to make reservations:

Book your group rate for Raptor Research Foundation Annual Conference

 

Raptor Research Foundation Annual Conference

Start Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

End Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Last Day to Book with Group Rate: Sunday, September 14, 2025

If you are coming early to participate in the field trips, Tuesday workshops, or board meeting, the hotel will extend the discount room rates, but you will need to email the hotel to get the special rate outside the 14th-18th. 


If you have questions or need help with the link, contact the hotel via Phone +506 2209 1000

Other Lodging Options

If our room block at the Doubletree sells out, Country Inn and Suites by Radisson and a Wyndham Herradura hotel are very close to the conference venue. There are also boutique hotels and Airbnb options nearby.

Hotel Robledal

Another option, a bit more distant, but with a free shuttle to the conference site and Pygmy Owls on property is the Hotel Robledal.

Reservation code: PYGMYOWL, Through this discount code, get the best price guaranteed and support our owl box program. By supporting our sustainability programs, you are also helping the owl population in our garden and establishing a connection between our community to generate better opportunities for these important birds of prey.

Hotel Robledal is located 15 minutes from SJO international airport, it's a family owned and operated hotel surrounded by nature with birding opportunities. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with garden views from US$120, which includes: 

  • Free airport shuttle. 
  • Full Costa Rican breakfast.  
  • Free internet access & parking lot.
  • For questions
  • Phone +506 2438-3937 or Dial direct from US: 812 962 4386.

Email address [email protected]

Traveling to San José

Once your plane touches down in San Jose, Costa Rica you are just minutes away from the Double Tree Hilton hotel.

Transportation from the San José International Airport (SJO) to the conference hotel is available via a free Doubletree Hilton hotel shuttle, or airport taxi service is available https://www.sjoairport.com/.


Arrival

Money Changing: Costa Rica currency name is colones, the official exchange rate is ₡505 to US$1, the best place to exchange money is at a local bank. If you arrive early there is a bank office at the departures section on the second floor of the SJO International Airport that opens at 7:30am until 5:00pm. Also, there are ATMs at the terminal and near each hotel. The recommendation is to have US $100 available per week in colones to use at markets and gift shops. Elsewhere, credit cards are usually accepted at locations such as restaurants, coffee shops, mini markets and more. Skip trying to exchange money at the airport after leaving customs due the unfavorable exchange rates.

Sim cards: There are three major companies providing sim cards (Kolbim, Claro and Movistar) and their plans start at US$15. You will have 1.2GB and unlimited social media including: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Waze etc. Claro works in all central american countries if you are considering traveling after or before the conference.

Navigation or GPS: Waze and google maps work well in Costa Rica main roads, please always double check the name of your destination since some names of places are duplicated and can be located far away from each other. For instance: Playa Hermosa Guanacaste, Playa Hermosa Puntarenas or Playa Hermosa de Dominical.

Emergency numbers: 

National Emergency System: 911

Costa Rica Fire Department of Alajuela: 2440-6521

Road Police of Alajuela: 2441-7411

National Center of Intoxication: 2223-1028