A daytime wedding ceremony on the lawn at El Cerro with the Central Valley and mountains beyond

Now booking December 2026

El Cerro · Sabanilla · Costa Rica

A place to gather, love, and remember

Weddings, reunions, celebrations and retreats for up to 100 guests — 30 minutes from SJO airport, with the whole Central Valley below.

  • Weddings
  • Reunions
  • Celebrations
  • Retreats

Airbnb Superhost · 4.88 ★ · Hosting since 2023

What's included

The whole hill, yours for the day

When you book Valle Vista, the property is yours — the terraces, the lawn, the view and the parking. Room to gather, space to breathe, and no one else on the guest list but yours.

The property

  • Ceremony lawn with the valley behind you
  • El Mirador terrace for sunset drinks
  • Covered dining terrace, rain or shine
  • Private parking for about 50 cars
  • Guest restrooms
  • Two homes on site

Furniture & setup

  • Chairs for the ceremony
  • Tables and chairs for dinner
  • Head table and welcome table
  • Place settings and glassware
  • Full setup and teardown
  • Private space to get ready

The details

  • Ceremony arch and aisle
  • Linens, runners and napkins
  • Centerpieces and floral arrangements
  • String lights and ambient lighting
  • Sound for the ceremony
  • Signage, easel and table numbers

Tell us what your day needs and we bring it. Everything above is arranged through us and our own providers — you don't have to source anything.

Here's where it happens.

A night wedding reception under string lights at El Cerro, with the city lights of the Central Valley beyond

The spaces

Everything in one place

A garden lawn for the ceremony. El Mirador for drinks at sunset. A covered terrace for dinner and dancing, rain or shine. We host the event on our private, gated farm with plenty of parking. Two homes on site for the people closest to you.

Floral wedding altar on the lawn at El Cerro with the Central Valley behind

On the lawn

The Ceremony Altar

Where the day begins — an open-air altar facing the valley.

Gravel parking area at dusk with valley views and a gated entrance

On site

Parking

Space for about 50 cars, with shuttle options.

El Mirador — a covered terrace lounge with string lights and valley views at night

Private terrace above the house

El Mirador

Golden hour drinks and photos, above everything.

The Dining Terrace — long tables under string lights with the valley glittering beyond

Covered terrace

The Dining Terrace

Dinner, speeches and dancing under cover.

And when the music stops, nobody has to drive home.

The stays

Sleep where you celebrated

Three homes for the people closest to you — the night before, the night of, or both. And a fourth on the way.

Opening Spring 2027Concept view of The Summit Villa — a glass-walled villa with a private deck and jacuzzi at the highest point of the hill

The highest point of the hill

The Summit Villa

The best view on the property — a private deck, a jacuzzi, and the valley from bed. We're building it now.

Ask about 2027 dates
Cattle grazing in the lower pasture at El Cerro, seen through a farmhouse doorway

The lower pasture

The Neighbors

A working farm — coffee air, open pasture, and complete privacy.

Now, how to book it.

Your quote

One rental, built around your event

The venue and everything above is the base. From there you add only what your event needs — we arrange it all with our own providers. Quoted by date and guest count, with no hidden costs.

Add-ons we arrange

Catering & bar

Menus built with Costa Rican growers and cooks, plus bar service.

Photography & video

Photographers and filmmakers who already know this light.

Live music or DJ

Ceremony musicians, a band for dinner, or a DJ until close.

Wedding planner & coordination

A planner and day-of coordinator running the timeline, plus an MC.

Hair, makeup & nails

Stylists, makeup artists and nail techs on site the day of your event.

Floral design & styling

Arch, centerpieces, aisle and the small details in between.

Cake & dessert table

Cake, sweets and a table styled to match your day.

Extra furniture & lounges

Tents, lounge areas and extra seating for larger groups.

Overnight stays

Homes on the hill for the people closest to you.

Shuttle & transport

Guest transport up the hill and back down at the end.

Start your reservation

We hold dates from December 2026 onward. It starts with a conversation, not a deposit.

And you don't have to take our word for it.

Trusted hosts

Superhost since 2023 · 80+ reviews · 4.88 rating

We've hosted guests on this hill since 2023 — Airbnb Superhosts, 80+ reviews, a 4.88 rating. Events are new here. Looking after people isn't.

The story

A family farm, opened up

This has been our family's farm for generations — we grew up with this view. In 2026 we're opening it for celebrations, working with Costa Rican growers, cooks, musicians and makers so every event supports the community around it.

An evening celebration at El Cerro — candlelit tables and string lights under the covered terrace

An evening at El Cerro

Questions

The practical part

The details that make the day easy — privacy, access and safety.

Every event is quoted by package and guest count. Send us your date and group size and we'll reply with a clear quote — no obligation.

Yes. Valle Vista is a private, gated farm. When you book, the property is yours alone.

Only your guests, our staff and approved vendors. We manage the entrance all day.

The property is fenced and gated, and we can arrange private security for your event.

Guests arrive by paved road and park on site. We plan arrivals with you, with shuttle options if needed.

The dining terrace is covered and ceremonies can move under cover. We always have a rain plan.

Yes. We plan the layout with families in mind and can set up rest or play areas.

Still have a question? Ask us directly

Sunset over the pastures and slopes of El Cerro

Location

Easy to reach

All of this is half an hour from the international airport.

30 minSJO Airport
40 minPoás Volcano
15 minCoffee country
1h40Pacific beaches

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December 2026 is open

The first season has limited dates. Tell us your date, event type and guest count, and we'll reply with availability and a clear quote.

El Cerro · Sabanilla, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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