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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. San Jose is in San Jose Metro. Put San Jose at the heart of your travel plans by using our Costa Rica trip planner.
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Costa Rica Day Trip from San Jose BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $145
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Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
4.4
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
4.4
Duration:2 h
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Jade Museum
4.4
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Top Travel Costa Rica
4.9
Duration:2 h 30 min

Side trips from San Jose

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

Hidden gems in San Jose

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Museo de Arte Costarricense
4.5
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Galeria Namu
4.9
Duration:1 h
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Spas & Wellness
5.0
Duration:8 h
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Museo de los Ninos
4.4
Duration:3 h

Parks in San Jose

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

Shopping in San Jose

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

Spas in San Jose

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Spas
4.8
Duration:8 h

Featured attractions

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Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
4.4
Duration:1 h 30 min
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Syltravel Day Tours
5.0
Duration:6 h
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Photography Tours
5.0
Duration:8 h
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Irazu Volcano National Park
Province of Cartago
4.0
Duration:2 h 30 min
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Places to visit with San Jose

Carara BEST FOR: National Park, River Rafting / Tubing
Escazu BEST FOR: River Rafting / Tubing, Gift & Specialty Shop, Golf Course
Perez Zeledon BEST FOR: Waterfall, Nature / Park, Garden
San Gerardo de Dota BEST FOR: Waterfall, National Park, Garden
Chirripo National Park BEST FOR: Nature / Park
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