10 Days in San José: Adventure, Culture, and Delicious Cuisine

Anamaria Sarmiento Hernández

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through San José, Costa Rica, filled with adventure, cultural exploration, and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems, visit historical sites, and indulge in authentic local dishes. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Costa Rica!

Trip to San José

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Viator

Day 1Thrilling Adventures and Green Oasis

$16

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 2Jade Treasures and Artistic Delights

$77

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

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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$13

2 - 3 min

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Cultural center with theaters & a museum housed in a 19th-century former liquor factory.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 3Nature's Wonders and Culinary Delights

$38

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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$22

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 4Butterflies, History, and Exotic Flavors

$80

50+ species of butterflies on view in a park-like environment with waterfalls & greenery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

16 - 24 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 5Cultural Immersion and Spicy Surprises

$71

$ 11

Cultural center in a restored 1800s building offering concerts, lectures, workshops & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Museo Histórico Cultural Juan Santamaría

Exhibits on Costa Rica's military & cultural history housed in a former barracks & prison building.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Fun and Learning for All Ages

$77

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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2 ambientes, 2 conceptos que comparten una excepcional cocina basada en ingredientes autóctonos, preparados con técnicas culnarias modernas.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Day 7Vibrant Markets, Golden Treasures, and Healthy Bites

$82

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Museum featuring historic gold artifacts, including figures & coins, in a modern, underground space.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 8Artistic Masterpieces and Serene Parks

$55

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

19 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 9Science, Conservation, and Gastronomic Delights

$40

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

17 - 21 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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$16

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 10Thrills, Exotic Cuisine, and Animal Sanctuary

$123

$ 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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$50

22 - 27 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $690 In total

Activities & Food:$657

Transport:$33