A Week in San José: Exploring the Heart of Costa Rica

Kate Schultz

30 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in San José, Costa Rica. Discover the vibrant culture, stunning landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine of this captivating city.

Trip to San José

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Viator

Day 1

$74

$ 17

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 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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$30

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

4 - 6 min

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Busy square & meeting spot with park benches & occasional fairs, concerts & other events.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Restaurante Asiatico

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

Day 2

$84

$ 11

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

3 - 4 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

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 3

$134

$ 11

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

$107

$ 11

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

5 - 8 min

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Long-running botanical garden & zoo with fish, amphibians & reptiles, plus birds & mammals.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 5

$86

$ 11

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

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Day 7

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $546 In total

Activities & Food:$485

Transport:$61