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 Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and Galeria Namu. 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. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Jade Museum, get outside with Outdoor Activities, stop by Chieton Moren, and shop like a local with Multiplaza.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tobías Bolaños International Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport and Limon International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in San Jose can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.