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Visiting Costa Rica? Come Say Hi
Make sure to re-visit your second home! Our gates are open for alums to tour the campus and relive moments with staff and current students. For any questions, please email alumnicoordinator@uwccostarica.org.
Disclaimers
UWC Costa Rica reserves the right to refuse admission to campus to any alum whose behavior—during or after UWC Costa Rica—causes a safety or safeguarding concern for our Management Team or whose visit threatens discomfort for any current students or educators on campus.
Due to our  Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy, all campus visitors must be accompanied by an educator at all times during their visit. Surprise visits or those coordinated on short notice will depend on staff availability. Campus visits typically last 1 to 1.5 hours.
UWC Costa Rica reserves the right to determine who can enter the campus (Santa Ana/San Isidro) or participate in other UWC Costa Rica-sponsored events. UWC Costa Rica reserves the right to revise and change this policy as needed.
Discounted Rates at Santa Ana
Local and international hotels around campus have provided special rates for all Alums! Contact eventos@uwccostarica.org in case you have any questions.
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana
Standard Room: Rate: $125 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 7 to 14 nights. Rate: $115 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 15+ nights. Rate: $110 + taxes (13%).Â
Deluxe Room: Rate: $155 + taxes (13%).Â
Suite: Rate: $165 + taxes (13%).Â
Suite Room: Rate: $165 + taxes (13%).Â
BENEFITS:
High-speed Wi-Fi (55 Mbps).
Buffet breakfast included.
24/7 Access: Business Center and Gym (fully equipped).
Heated outdoor pool.
On-site Restaurant & Bar.
Laundry service available (extra cost).
Private Shuttle (Airport – Hotel): Special rate of US$35.00 per way. Requires 24-hour advance booking with flight details.
Reservations should be made by calling (506) 4037-4242 or by emailing reservas@hiltoncr.com
Make sure to mention the special agreement with UWC Costa Rica that entitles you to these benefits.
WYNDHAM GARDEN ESCAZÚ
Standard Room: Rate: $105 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 7 to 14 nights. Rate: $95 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 15+ nights. Rate: $92 + taxes (13%).Â
Jr Suite: Rate: $130 + taxes (13%).Â
Suite: Rate: $140 + taxes (13%).Â
BENEFITS:
- Free High-speed Wi-Fi (55 Mbps symmetric) throughout the hotel.
- Buffet breakfast included.
- 24/7 Business Center & Gym (185 m², Life Fitness™ equipment, and aerobics room).
- Indoor 20-meter pool with an internal terrace.
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi (capacity for 10 people).
- Complimentary parking.
- Laundry service available (additional cost).
Reservations should be made by calling (506)
4031-9999 or by emailing reservaciones@wyndhamcr.com
Make sure to mention the special agreement with UWC Costa Rica that entitles you to these benefits.
Holiday Inn Express (Lindora)
Standard Room: Rate: $95 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 7 to 14 nights. Rate: $90 + taxes (13%).Â
Standard Room Long-term stay: 15+ nights. Rate: $85 + taxes (13%).
Reservations should be made by calling (506) (506) 4003-
6600 or by emailing reservas@holidaycr.com
Make sure to mention the special agreement with UWC Costa Rica that entitles you to these benefits.
Hotel Don Ernesto
Single or Double Room
Rate: Starting at $90. Includes Breakfast.
To access the discounted rate, contact reservas@hoteldonernesto.com and mention the referral by UWC Costa Rica.
Contact: reservas@hoteldonernesto.com
Hotel Villa Los Candiles
Standard Room (1-2 Guests)
Rate: $95 + Taxes (13%). Includes Breakfast.
Jr. Suite (1-2 Guests)
Rate: $105 + Taxes (13%). Includes Breakfast.
Superior Room (2 queen beds)​
Rate: $110 + Taxes (13%). Includes Breakfast.
To access the discounted rate, contact frontdesk@hotelvillaloscandiles.com or WhatsApp at +506 6326 9080 and mention the referral by UWC Costa Rica.
Contact: frontdesk@hotelvillaloscandiles.com
The Alta Hotel
Deluxe Garden View (1 or 2 guests)
Rate: $160 + Taxes (13%). Includes Breakfast.
Deluxe Valley View (1 or 2 guests)
Rate: $175 + Taxes (13%). Includes Breakfast.
Additional guests for each room: $30 + Taxes (13%) each.
To access the discounted rate, contact msolano@thealtahotel.com and mention the referral by UWC Costa Rica.
Contact: msolano@thealtahotel.comÂ
Host AlumNights Session!
AlumNights is a student-led initiative that invites alums from the UWC Global Alum Network to connect and share peer-to-peer knowledge, experiences, and stories in an engaging setting.
These sessions are about meaningful conversations, building connections, and inspiring each other. If you are visiting our campus, don’t miss the opportunity to work on your #UWCPledge by hosting a session!
Write an email to: alumnicoordinator@uwccostarica.org
Important Information & Dates
- All visits must be coordinated at least two weeks in advance, with prior notice if any family or friends will join the visit.
- UWC Costa Rica is not able to accommodate overnight campus visits.
- Due to the high logistical demands of certain activities on campus, visits will be paused during the following dates:
- Orientation — 3 weeks in August.
- Semesters 1 and 3 exams — 2 weeks in November.
- IB Exams— April 27 to May 21.
- Graduation Celebrations — May 20 and May 21.
- Student departure days — May 22 (no visits will be approved on these days).
Curious about our new home? Find all the details here.
Over the past few months, important progress has been made at our future campus site. The land movement and infrastructure phases are now completed and in the next few weeks, construction begins! With the grey structure phase about to begin, we are entering an exciting stage as the campus will soon begin to visibly rise. Wondering how you can be a part of this milestone? We would love your involvement, and soon we will share how!
Stay tuned to our social media for upcoming opportunities to visit and engage!