5 days in San Jose Itinerary

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Jade Museum and Museo Nacional De Costa Rica. Take a break from the city and head to Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz and Poas Volcano. Go for a jaunt from San Jose to Cartago to see Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, shop like a local with Multiplaza, browse the exhibits of Galeria Namu, and stop by Chieton Moren.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our San Jose vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tobias Bolanos International Airport, Juan Santamaria International Airport and Limon International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in December, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.