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9-Day Adventure in San José

Isabel Calderón

Isabel Calderón

24 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to San José

Day 1
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$74

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$ 17

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Casita Del Lechon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
8 - 11 min

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Parque de la Paz
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
27 - 33 min

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Centro de Conservación de Santa Ana
Small protected area with native forest, plants & birds, plus a historic farm museum with animals.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Pizza Republica
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
3 - 4 min

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ikuä
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2
+

$56

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$ 11

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
11 - 16 min

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La Sabana Park
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
13 - 20 min

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Rinconcito Cuzqueño
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
19 - 28 min

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Flor de Loto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22
Day 3
+

$98

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$ 28

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Soda El Jardin
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
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
13 - 16 min

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Chef Zein
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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Tierra Sur | Restó Argentino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4
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$58

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 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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$16
1 - 2 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
3 - 4 min

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Parque de las Garantías Sociales (Parque de la Caja)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
This stately cathedral built in 1871 blends Greek orthodox, neoclassical and baroque architecture.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Burger King Avenida Segunda
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Subway
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 5
+

$66

·

$ 6

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Rincón Retana
7:30 AM - 8:30 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Parque Central de San José
Busy square & meeting spot with park benches & occasional fairs, concerts & other events.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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La Esquina de Buenos Aires
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
3 - 4 min

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Iglesia de la Soledad
2:30 PM - 3:30 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 6
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$76

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$ 6

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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El Tostador
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Soda Lima
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
5 - 6 min

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Estación Atocha Don Bosco
El mejor Restaurante de comida Española
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 7
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$54

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$ 17

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Café Scarlett
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Heredia Nicolás Ulloa Central Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 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
10 - 15 min

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Fritos
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$28
6 - 9 min

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CENAC
Cultural center with theaters & a museum housed in a 19th-century former liquor factory.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Wong's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8
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$54

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$ 22

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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La Rosticeria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
5 - 6 min

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Parque La Libertad
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Parque España
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Susbida
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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La Oliva Verde
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 9
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$0

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $641 In total

Activities & Food:$536
Transport:$105