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5-Day Adventure in San José: Explore the City's Hidden Gems

Gloria Ramirez

Gloria Ramirez

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through San José, Costa Rica. Discover the city's vibrant culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to San José

Day 1
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$126

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$ 17

Casa Roraima

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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El Frontón
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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Parque de las Garantías Sociales (Parque de la Caja)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Municipal Crafts Market
Souvenirs like colorful masks, folk art & carved wood items in an indoor craft market.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Casita Del Lechon
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
12 - 18 min

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Parque de la Paz
Large public green space featuring play equipment, trails, lakes & a variety of sports facilities.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Pescaderia Oceano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$44
Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$141

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$ 11

Casa Roraima

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Soda Tapia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$32
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Costa Rican Art
Indoor-outdoor museum in a historic building showcasing the works of Latin American artists.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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La Sabana Park
This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Picanha Grill
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$42
Rinconcito Cuzqueño
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$159

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$ 11

Casa Roraima

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Parque Francia
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Antigua Aduana
Former customs building with a modern entrance hosting conventions, concerts & other events.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Café Mundo
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$52
8 - 12 min

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Simón Bolívar Zoo and Botanical Garden
Long-running botanical garden & zoo with fish, amphibians & reptiles, plus birds & mammals.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
La Terrasse
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$46
Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$128

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$ 11

Casa Roraima

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Starbucks
Inspirar y nutrir el espíritu humano: una persona, una taza de café y una comunidad a la vez.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
9 - 14 min

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Plaza de la Cultura
Popular public square with a fountain & some greenery sitting atop the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Parque Nacional
Established in 1895, this iconic park features the bronze National Monument of Costa Rica.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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La Terrasse
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$46
Sapore Trattoria
Sapore Trattoria lo transportará a un lugar donde los deliciosos y auténticos sabores de la comida Italia serán una realidad.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$116

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$ 17

Casa Roraima

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Burro Loco Boulevar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Parque Central de San José
Busy square & meeting spot with park benches & occasional fairs, concerts & other events.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Braulio Carrillo Colina Park
This compact urban green space with a church view is a popular, scenic spot to relax.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$40
4 - 6 min

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Juan Santamaría Park
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Casa Roraima
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $736 In total

Activities & Food:$670
Transport:$66