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7-Day Adventure in San José, Costa Rica

Cinthia Salinas

Cinthia Salinas

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica. Explore stunning parks, visit fascinating museums, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to San José

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Viator

Day 1
+

$25

·

$ 17

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Parque de la Paz
Large public green space featuring play equipment, trails, lakes & a variety of sports facilities.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
•
Free
Simón Bolívar Zoo and Botanical Garden
Long-running botanical garden & zoo with fish, amphibians & reptiles, plus birds & mammals.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
•
$25
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$15

·

$ 11

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Antigua Aduana
Former customs building with a modern entrance hosting conventions, concerts & other events.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
Museum of Costa Rican Art
Indoor-outdoor museum in a historic building showcasing the works of Latin American artists.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$15
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$30

·

$ 17

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Museo del Jade
Museum displaying anthropological, geological & archeological objects & a large jade collection.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
$30
Braulio Carrillo Colina Park
This compact urban green space with a church view is a popular, scenic spot to relax.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$0

·

$ 11

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 23 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 min

~

Directions

La Sabana Park
This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
Mercado Borbón
Circa-1950 covered marketplace filled with sellers of produce, spices, meats & prepared foods.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
•
Free
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$58

·

$ 17

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

Britt Coffee Tour
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$50
Costa Rican Center of Science and Culture
Set in a former penitentiary, this complex features a children's museum, auditorium & art galleries.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
$8
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$50

·

$ 11

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Parque Diversiones
This amusement park with rides for adults & kids gives its profits to a children's hospital.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$50
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$25

·

$ 11

KC Hotel San Jose

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

~

Directions

KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Children's Museum
Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions in a castle-style structure.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$25
KC Hotel San Jose
Refined quarters in a sleek hotel offering stylish international dining & an outdoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $296 In total

Activities & Food:$203
Transport:$94