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6 Days in San José: Unveiling Treasures and Savoring Delights

Monica Serrato

28 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in San José, Costa Rica. Discover ancient marvels at Museo del Jade, immerse in local culture at Mercado Borbón, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at Sapore Trattoria. Unleash your inner child at Parque Diversiones and explore the vibrant Costa Rican art scene at the Museum of Costa Rican Art. With each day offering new wonders, this itinerary promises an unforgettable journey.

Trip to San José

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Authentic Flavors and Cultural Gems

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$156

La Casona Típica

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Mercado Borbón

Circa-1950 covered marketplace filled with sellers of produce, spices, meats & prepared foods.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Sapore Trattoria

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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$52

2 - 3 min

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Museo del Jade

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Churrería Manolo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 2Thrills and History

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$189

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$ 11

Soda El Jardin

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

11 - 14 min

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Parque Diversiones

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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$50

24 - 29 min

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Cevichitos

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría

Exhibits on Costa Rica's military & cultural history housed in a former barracks & prison building.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Central Grill

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Family Fun

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$186

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$ 6

Il Gato Pardo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

8 - 12 min

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Children's Museum

Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions in a castle-style structure.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Café Mundo

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$52

6 - 9 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

8 - 12 min

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La Terrasse

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Market Adventures and Artistic Inspirations

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$153

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$ 11

Burro Loco Boulevar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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San José Central Market

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 - 8 min

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Museum of Costa Rican Art

Indoor-outdoor museum in a historic building showcasing the works of Latin American artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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Sabor del Líbano

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

6 - 9 min

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Natural Science Museum La Salle

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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La Fabbrica Pizzería

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 5Nature's Beauty and Scientific Exploration

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$124

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$ 6

Soda El Seguro (La Esquina Del Sabor)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Parque Nacional

Established in 1895, this iconic park features the bronze National Monument of Costa Rica.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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JR Ribs

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture

Set in a former penitentiary, this complex features a children's museum, auditorium & art galleries.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$8

7 - 10 min

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La Oliva Verde

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Culinary Delights and Historical Treasures

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$184

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$ 11

Curry Kingdom

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

Museum featuring historic gold artifacts, including figures & coins, in a modern, underground space.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Picanha Grill

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

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.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Rinconcito Cuzqueño

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $1035 In total

Activities & Food:$991

Transport:$44