7-Day Adventure in San José

Ryan Marquiss

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica. Explore local markets, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to San José

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$63

$ 6

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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Lively, mazelike market with vendors for produce, fish, coffee, hot snacks & traditional crafts.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Popular public square with a fountain & some greenery sitting atop the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold.

No time set

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Free

Day 2

$78

$ 6

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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Busy square & meeting spot with park benches & occasional fairs, concerts & other events.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum displaying anthropological, geological & archeological objects & a large jade collection.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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Sapore Trattoria lo transportará a un lugar donde los deliciosos y auténticos sabores de la comida Italia serán una realidad.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3

$81

$ 9

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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Large public green space featuring play equipment, trails, lakes & a variety of sports facilities.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Souvenirs like colorful masks, folk art & carved wood items in an indoor craft market.

No time set

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Long-running botanical garden & zoo with fish, amphibians & reptiles, plus birds & mammals.

No time set

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Relaxed rooms & suites in a stylish hotel with a free airport shuttle, plus a restaurant & a bar.

No time set

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Free

Day 4

$69

$ 3

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 36 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$17

11 - 16 min

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This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

8 - 11 min

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Natural history museum with animal dioramas, dinosaur replicas & mounted butterflies.

No time set

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Day 5

$19

$ 9

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 38 min

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No time set

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom Costa Rica

No time set

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Indoor-outdoor museum showcasing contemporary art & design from Central America & around the world.

No time set

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Day 6

$88

$ 14

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

11 - 14 min

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This amusement park with rides for adults & kids gives its profits to a children's hospital.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 7

Hotel Barceló San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $442 In total

Activities & Food:$398

Transport:$44