8 Days in San José: A Journey of Discovery

Lilly del Valle

30 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of San José, Costa Rica. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, explore fascinating museums, savor delicious cuisine, and encounter exotic wildlife. Get ready for an 8-day journey of discovery in this captivating city.

Trip to San José

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Day 1Zoo, Culture, and Green Delights

$249

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

10 - 15 min

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Popular public square with a fountain & some greenery sitting atop the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$102

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2Nature's Wonderland and Culinary Delights

$102

Established in 1895, this iconic park features the bronze National Monument of Costa Rica.

8:00 AM - 12:00 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.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$66

Day 3Jade Treasures, Art, and Historical Wonders

$302

Museum displaying anthropological, geological & archeological objects & a large jade collection.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$90

9 - 14 min

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Indoor-outdoor museum showcasing contemporary art & design from Central America & around the world.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

15 - 22 min

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Historical Museum Dr. Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia

Museum since 1991 with tours & a permanent exhibit on former Costa Rican President Calderón Guardia.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$60

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Fun-filled Museums and Local Flavors

$201

Playful children's museum offering hands-on exhibitions in a castle-style structure.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

11 - 16 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

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$96

Day 5Parks, Art, and Gastronomic Delights

$183

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

7 - 10 min

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Indoor-outdoor museum in a historic building showcasing the works of Latin American artists.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$45

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 6Market Adventures and International Cuisine

$186

$ 17

Lively, mazelike market with vendors for produce, fish, coffee, hot snacks & traditional crafts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 7Conservation Centers and Exquisite Dining

$170

$ 50

Small protected area with native forest, plants & birds, plus a historic farm museum with animals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Rehabilitation center offering tours with crocodiles, turtles, snakes, monkeys & other animals.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 8Thrills at the Amusement Park and Tasty Farewell

$270

$ 17

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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$150

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Budget breakdown: $1745 In total

Activities & Food:$1662

Transport:$83