Costa Rica's capital is a practical base for exploring the country's volcanoes and cloud forests. Visit the National Theatre and the bustle of the Central Market in the city, then take day trips to Poas Volcano National Park and La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
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List of all 25 things to do in San Jose, Costa Rica and where to find them
- San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central) 0040 Avenida Central Rogelio Fernández Güell, San José, 10103 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens VÃa 126, Montaña Azul, SarapiquÃ, Alajuela Tickets and tours on Viator
- Poas Volcano National Park Tickets and tours on Viator
- National Theater (Teatro Nacional) Plaza de la Cultura Tickets and tours on Viator
- Sarapiqui Canopy La Linda, La Virgen, SarapiquÃ, Heredia Province Tickets and tours on Viator
- Braulio Carrillo National Park SarapiquÃ, Heredia Province, 40105, Costa Rica Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Sarchi Alajuela Province, Costa Rica Tickets and tours on Viator
- Morazan Park Avenida 1A, San José, 10101 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Pre-Columbian Gold Museum Avenida Central, Calle 5, San José Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- National Museum (Museo Nacional) 0003, Calle 15 Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Bella Vista, Cated Tickets and tours on Viator
- Costa Rican Art Museum (Museo de Arte Costarricense) 0004, Calle 42 Libertad de Prensa, Sabana, Mata Redonda Tickets and tours on Viator
- Plaza de la Cultura 0029 Avenida Central Rogelio Fernández Güell, San José, 10103 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Lankester Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico Lankester) Calle Cóncavas, Dulce Nombre, 30109 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Jade Museum (Museo del Jade) Avenida Central, Calle 13 Website Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- La Sabana Park Sendero del Lago, San José, 10108 Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Doka Estate Calle La Meseta, Doka, Sabanilla, Alajuela Tickets and tours on Viator
- Chirripó National Park Tickets and tours on Viator Wikipedia
- Children's Museum (Museo de los Ninos)0003 4th Street, San José, 10102 Tickets and tours on Viator
- EscazuCalle San Miguel, San José, 10201 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Metallic Building (Edificio Metálico) 0049 Avenida 5 Mauro Fernández, San José, 10101 Tickets and tours on Viator
- Arenal Volcano National Park Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Orosi River Valley (El Valle del Rio Orosi) Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges ParkNot shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Rescate Animal Zooave Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
- Yellow House (Casa Amarilla)Not shown on the map Tickets and tours on Viator
Official websites and travel guides
- Official San Jose, Costa Rica website: www.msj.go.cr
- San Jose, Costa Rica on Wikipedia
- All San Jose, Costa Rica tours and activities on Viator
Where To Stay In San Jose, Costa Rica: Interactive San Jose, Costa Rica Hotel Map
Barrio Amon and the area near the National Theatre suit travellers who want to walk to museums, while Escazu and Santa Ana offer quieter, upmarket stays. Hotels near the airport in Alajuela are handy for early flights. Find hotels below.
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