9-Day Adventure in San José

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

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Viator

Day 1

$74

$ 17

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

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

27 - 33 min

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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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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2

$56

$ 11

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

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

13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

19 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 3

$98

$ 28

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

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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$50

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 4

$58

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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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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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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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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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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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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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

1 - 2 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

4 - 6 min

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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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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 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.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6

$76

$ 6

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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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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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 6 min

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El mejor Restaurante de comida Española

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 7

$54

$ 17

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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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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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$28

6 - 9 min

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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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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 8

$54

$ 22

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

5 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 9

Hostal San José

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $641 In total

Activities & Food:$536

Transport:$105