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10 Days in San José: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Miyah Lederer

Miyah Lederer

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in San José, Costa Rica, exploring its vibrant culture and thrilling attractions. Discover historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this captivating city.

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Viator

Day 1
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$116

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$ 22

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Burger King Avenida Segunda
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
La Oliva Verde
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$56

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$ 33

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Heredia Nicolás Ulloa Central Park
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
This stately cathedral built in 1871 blends Greek orthodox, neoclassical and baroque architecture.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Subway
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Soda Lima
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$76

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$ 22

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Mercado Borbón
Circa-1950 covered marketplace filled with sellers of produce, spices, meats & prepared foods.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Rincón Retana
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$44
Soda Lima
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$84

·

$ 55

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parque de las Garantías Sociales (Parque de la Caja)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque de la Paz
Large public green space featuring play equipment, trails, lakes & a variety of sports facilities.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Huaraches
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Bar Restaurante y Chicharronera El bosque
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$117

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$ 33

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Samaná Farm
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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La Casona de Chavela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$44
Restaurante Entre Nubes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 7
+

$88

·

$ 22

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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La Sabana Park
This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Rinconcito Cuzqueño
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
Flor de Loto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$130

·

$ 22

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Simón Bolívar Zoo and Botanical Garden
Long-running botanical garden & zoo with fish, amphibians & reptiles, plus birds & mammals.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
7 - 10 min

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Café de los Deseos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$48
Restaurante Silvestre
2 ambientes, 2 conceptos que comparten una excepcional cocina basada en ingredientes autóctonos, preparados con técnicas culnarias modernas.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$0

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 10
+

$220

·

$ 33

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Parque Diversiones
This amusement park with rides for adults & kids gives its profits to a children's hospital.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$100
5 - 8 min

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Soda El Jardin
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
Chef Zein
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Marriot Belen Gardens, Belem Costa Rica
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1129 In total

Activities & Food:$887
Transport:$242