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Top 10 Things To Do In San Jose
#1Full-Day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Resort Tour
Admire the volcanic colossus of Arenal—though it hasn’t erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world’s most a...
#2Guided Cartago, Irazu Volcano & Orosi Hot Springs Tour with Lunch
Leave the city of San Jose behind to explore Costa Rica’s stunning natural surroundings and smaller townships. Visit the impressive basilica in Cartago, gaze...
#3Manuel Antonio National Park Coastal Eco-Trek
Delve into the Manuel Antonio National Park with a day-long excursion to explore its pristine beaches, jungle trails, and coastal cliffs. Keep an eye out for...
#4Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate & La Paz Waterfall Gardens Tour
Explore the outdoor wonders near San Jose with a full-day excursion to Poas National Park's blackened crater, an award-winning coffee plantation, and the tow...
#5San Jose City Exploration
Soak up the laid-back vibe and lifestyle of the ticos (natives of Costa Rica) in San Jose—Costa Rica’s friendly capital city, called “Chepe” by the locals. E...
#6Private Transport San Jose to Manuel Antonio
Our driver will greet you at the hotel, in uniform and asking at frotdesk for your name, and deliver you safely to your Manuel Antonio area hotels. You can a...
#7San Jose VIP City Bus Tour
Tour San Jose in style on a new double-decker, the City VIP Bus. See more than 25 attractions while enjoying local soft drinks, a traditional lunch, and live...
#8Horseback Riding & Rainforest Boat Tour
Venture deep into the jungle for an unforgettable sightseeing and horseback excursion. Along the way, watch for rainforest animals clambering through the tre...
#9Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate & Sarchi Arts & Crafts Market Tour
At Poas National Park, look down into the blackened lunar landscape of the 8,885-foot (2,708-m) tall crater. As the billowing smoke and steam dissipate over ...
#10Guided Half-Day Cartago & Irazú Volcano Tour
Tour Cartago—Costa Rica’s first capital—and then head up to the Irazú Volcano to see the main craters and the beautiful Caribbean and Pacific coasts in the d...
Most Popular Booked San Jose Hotels
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Apr 18 - Apr 19
Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Route 27, 350 Metros West of Multiplaza Mall, Guachipelin, San JoseA casino, 3 restaurants, and an outdoor pool are all featured at this Beaux Arts hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and enjoy free perks like full breakfast and free self parking.
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Apr 16 - Apr 17
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Alajuela, AlajuelaThis hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport drop-off. Enjoy the 24-hour fitness center and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.
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Apr 18 - Apr 19
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, San Antonio de Belen, HerediaA full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Families will appreciate the children's pool, onsite laundry facilities, and in-room childcare. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges and get perks like free WiFi.
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Apr 14 - Apr 15
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport, Rio Segundo, AlajuelaThis hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.
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Apr 25 - Apr 26
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Jose-Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, AlajuelaThis hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport shuttle. Guests will appreciate freebies like full breakfast and free self parking.
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May 11 - May 12
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio, San Antonio Belen Intersection, Ciudad CariariThis smoke-free hotel features a casino, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool and onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and a free airport shuttle.
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Apr 16 - Apr 17
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San Jose, San JoseThis hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and an outdoor pool. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 17 conference rooms, business center, and free airport shuttle. Relax with a drink at the poolside bar and enjoy perks like free self parking and free WiFi.
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May 4 - May 5
Hotel Luisiana
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Santa Ana, San JoseA restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free.
San Jose Activities
Places To Go In San Jose
Welcome, traveler, to San Jose. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in San Jose
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in San Jose. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in San Jose? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from San Jose attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
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