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5-Day Adventure in San José

PATRICIA GALARZA Gonzalez

PATRICIA GALARZA Gonzalez

15 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Trip to San José

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Viator

Day 1
+

$50

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$ 17

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
This stately cathedral built in 1871 blends Greek orthodox, neoclassical and baroque architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Templo de la Música
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Limoncello
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$34
8 - 10 min

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Antigua Aduana
Former customs building with a modern entrance hosting conventions, concerts & other events.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Parque de las Garantías Sociales (Parque de la Caja)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Burger King Avenida Segunda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$34

·

$ 11

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Municipal Crafts Market
Souvenirs like colorful masks, folk art & carved wood items in an indoor craft market.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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CENAC
Cultural center with theaters & a museum housed in a 19th-century former liquor factory.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Parque Central de San José
Busy square & meeting spot with park benches & occasional fairs, concerts & other events.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Soda Lima
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Rincón Retana
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$22
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$58

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$ 17

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia
Museum since 1991 with tours & a permanent exhibit on former Costa Rican President Calderón Guardia.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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San José Central Market
Lively, mazelike market with vendors for produce, fish, coffee, hot snacks & traditional crafts.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Rincón Retana
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$22
11 - 16 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Burger King Avenida Segunda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$42

·

$ 17

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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La Sabana Park
This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Heredia Nicolás Ulloa Central Park
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Cafe Buena Tierra
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Central Park Escazu
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Pollos Male a la leña
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$46

·

$ 17

Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Cerro Pico Blanco
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Restaurante Plaza España
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$22
Panadería Porras
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $307 In total

Activities & Food:$230
Transport:$77