Valle del Sol is San Jose’s premier public golf course. Located in the beautiful Santa Ana Valley, amid one of the city’s most exclusive residential neighborhoods, this golf course is a favorite among Costa Rican golfers. The Santa Ana Valley is located on the western side of the capital’s metropolitan area and boasts magnificent weather during most of the year.
The Valle del Sol golf course was designed by international golf course architect, Tracy May. Fifteen lakes and several streams are distributed around the course, with water affecting play on 16 of the course’s 18 holes. Greens feature Bermuda grass with balls rolling fast and true. Fairway bunkers and greenside sand traps complement the exciting challenge and natural beauty of this superb course.
This 18-hole championship, par-72 course stretches for 6,750 gently sloping yards. Many local and international tournaments are held here. Well-groomed fairways are punctuated with tropical trees, colorful gardens and small lakes, which add to the challenging conditions as well as to the course’s natural beauty.
Costa Rica Golf Vacation packages that start and/or finish in San Jose provide the perfect opportunity to experience the challenges and thrills at Valle del Sol. Exceptional weather conditions and this superbly designed course make playing Valle del Sol part of a memorable golf experience in Costa Rica.
Course Facts:
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,913
Rating: 72.2
Architect: Tracy May
Your Costa Rica golf package in San Jose can be designed to feature multiple rounds at the Valle del Sol course in Santa Ana, near the Costa Rica Marriott, the Cariari Doubletree and the Real Intercontinental Hotels. |
