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Top 10 Things To Do In San Jose
#1Guided 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...
#2Manuel 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...
#3Poas 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...
#4Full-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...
#5Day Trip to Tortuga Island with world famous Calypso Cruise
Feel your worries float away in the breeze during a guided cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya to Isla Tortuga. This full-day getaway invites you to relax on th...
#6Tortuga Island Cruise & Beach Day
Step aboard a boat at Puntarenas for a scenic cruise across the Gulf of Nicoya. Hop off at Tortuga Island for an afternoon swimming, snorkeling, and lounging...
#7Tortuguero National Park Cruise
Explore the exotic rainforests, waterways, and fauna-filled parks of Costa Rica on this guided excursion. Drive through densely forested and mountainous Brau...
#8Whitewater Rafting Excursion
Set out for a whitewater adventure as you ride the river’s surges, swells, and swirling waters through Costa Rica’s stunning natural scenery. Put in on eithe...
#9Guided 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...
#10Tenorio Volcano National Park & Rio Celeste Tour
Set out for a day of spectacular natural scenery and outdoor adventure in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Hike along hanging bridges and rainforest trails to ...
Most Popular Booked San Jose Hotels
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Jul 1 - Jul 2
Fauna Luxury Hostel
del Edificio Municipal de Escazú 150mts, Antiguo Hotel Beacon, EscazuThis hostel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free WiFi. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.
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Jun 1 - Jun 2
Studio Hotel Boutique
50 meters North of the Red Cross, Santa Ana, San JoseThis boutique hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Families will appreciate the mini golf and onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy a meal in one of the 2 coffee shops/cafés and perks like free buffet breakfast and free self parking.
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Jun 1 - Jun 2
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.
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Jun 1 - Jun 2
Hotel Presidente - San Jose City Center, Costa Rica
Avenida Central, Calle 7, San Jose, San JoseThis hotel features 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and airport shuttle. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy free perks like full breakfast and free self parking.
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Jul 1 - Jul 2
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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Jun 5 - Jun 6
Hyatt Place San José/Pinares
Plaza Momentum Pinares, Curridabat, San JoseThis 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 airport shuttle. Enjoy the 24-hour fitness center and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.
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Jun 16 - Jun 17
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San JoseA restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and airport shuttle. Free parking, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also offered.
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Jun 1 - Jun 2
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15, Calle Blancos, San Jose, San JoseThis hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the children's pool and onsite laundry facilities. Enjoy the indoor pool and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.
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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