San Jose Travel Guide

Travel in San Jose

Other Guides for San Jose

Destinations Near San Jose

Travel Guides Near San Jose

Central America Travel Countries

Other Travel Destinations

advertisement
Church in San Jose, Costa Rica
Church in San Jose, Costa Rica (Corel)

On This Page:


San Jose Overview

With the increasing number of direct flights into Liberia, San José is no longer the de facto transportation hub for all tourists coming to Costa Rica, but most do still fly in and out of the country's capital. For years, my stock advice to tourists in terms of San José has been to get in and out as quickly as possible. For most, this remains good council. But San José is the country's only major metropolitan city, with varied and active restaurant and nightlife scenes, several museums and galleries worth visiting, and a steady stream of theater, concerts, and other cultural events that you won't find elsewhere in the country. Read More

Ask a Question


Hotels

from: $79

Clarion Hotel Amon Plaza

Avenida 11 y Calle 3 Bis
San Jose 1000 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $105

Holiday Inn SAN JOSE-AUROLA

5TH AVE AND 5TH STREET
San Jose No postal code Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $142

InterContinental REAL HOTEL & CLUB TOWER CR

PROSPERO FERNANDEZ HWY. ESCAZU
San Jose 11856-1000

Distance: 0.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended

advertisement

compare rates

Attractions

Pacuare River

expert favorite attraction
outside San José
San José, Costa Rica

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Pacuare River is designated as one of the top ten whitewater runs in the world for its combination of easy access, cascading rapids, and wilderness scenery.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Irazú Volcano National Park

24 miles east of San José
San José, Costa Rica

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The centerpiece of Irazú Volcano National Park is Irazú Volcano, the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
4_0

Volcan Poas National Park

expert favorite attraction
23 miles from San José
San José, Costa Rica

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Volcan Poas National Park is home to Volcan Poas, one of the most visited volcanoes in Costa Rica.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near San Jose

We're sorry, we do not show any major airports within close proximity to this city.

Other Smaller Airports near San Jose

Distance (mi.)
San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport 1.1 map
Palmar Sur Airport 79.4 map
David Enrique Malek Airport 155.6 map

Trip Ideas



GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours



San Jose Vacation Rentals

check rates

Beautiful Executive Estate at 7 minutes from the airport.

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7.5
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Non-Smoking, Patio, Swimming Pool
check rates
from: $71

Penthouse Suite of Casa Don Tomas in San Jose

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
check rates
from: $75

Las Orquideas Bungalows - Costa Rica - Osa Peninsula

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4

San Jose Travel Guides


Compare Rates

airplane icon Find Flights
From City name or airport code
To City name or airport code

advertisement

Traveler's Currency Converter

Foreign Currency
U.S. Dollar Amount
$

Country
convert Currency

Powered by eZforex

take me fishing
Select a state:


advertisement