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San Jose

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A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country. At first glance, given its lack of colonial-era architecture, the city appears a gritty, bustling metropolis, but scratch the surface and you'll find plenty to do and see. Numerous museums and notable buildings, a bustling nightlife and dining scene, as well as a great central location make San Jose worth a visit when vacationing in Costa Rica. When using our Costa Rica road trip planning site, you're building your holiday based on your own interests, visitor reviews, and the informed opinions of our well-traveled writers.
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Top San Jose tours

San Jose Beer Tasting Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $75
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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San Jose By Night: Food and Culture Small Group Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $74
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San Jose Walking Tour: Food, History and Architecture BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $38
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Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Photography Tours
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Jade Museum
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from San Jose

Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz
Vara Blanca
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
Poas Volcano
Poas Volcano National Park
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
Jaco
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Zipline
Jaco
4.7
Duration: 3 hours

Hidden gems in San Jose

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Carpe Chepe
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Top Travel Costa Rica
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Museo de Arte Costarricense
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Galeria Namu
4.9
Duration: 1 hour

Parks in San Jose

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Parque La Sabana
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Parque Nacional Park
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in San Jose

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Food Tours
4.4
Duration: 3h 30 min
Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Helijet Costa Rica
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
ChepeCletas Tours
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Shopping in San Jose

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Lincoln Plaza
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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El Sotano
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Central Market (Mercado Central)
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Va de nuevo
5.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Featured attractions

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Syltravel Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
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Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Irazu Volcano National Park
Province of Cartago
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
Jaco
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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