Dear Guest,

Welcome to our hotel. Our management is proud that this hotel carries the name and is a monument to one of Costa Rica’s greatest pioneers, Ing. Francisco (Chisco) Vargas Montero.

Don Francisco was instrumental in relocating and constructing Juan Santa Maria International Airport from its original location in Sabana to Alajuela, where most of our guests fly into Costa Rica each day more conveniently.

One of Don Francisco’s greatest accomplishments was the construction of Lake Arenal, which covers the old city of Arenal, and provides most of Central America with its electrical power. Don Francisco was constantly trying to find a clean and efficient solution to our energy demands and worked arduously to get Mother Nature to assist us in meeting these goals.

Don Francisco was years ahead of his time, bringing innovations to his native Costa Rica from his years of study and work in Europe, Central America, and the United States. Don Francisco is a member of Costa Rica’s Engineer’s Hall of Fame.

The Apartotel strives, through its employees, management and ownership, to give all of our guests a feeling that they’re not far from home during their stay. The Apartotel is located in Guachipelín, in the municipality of Escazú, which is in the providence of San José.

The Apartotel runs a city block long, and is situated in a residential area rich in new urbanization, in one of Costa Rica’s fastest growing communities. The hotel is strategically located off of one of Costa Rica’s main highways and lends a vivacious view from all angles to the gracious mountains that surround the city. 

The open atrium in the lobby, along with its inspirational fountain, provides all of the guests with a feeling of peace and serenity they so dearly seek and deserve in their travels. Although the Apartotel is located close to the epicenter of an area prevalent in growth and urbanization, the immediate surroundings of the hotel provides serenity, safety and breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s conservation and nature. 

If we can assist in making your stay better let us know. We are here to serve you.


Alvaro Cavallini, GM Apartotel Don Francisco.