Susan & Víctor's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is perfect place to see nature closed to San José. You will find birds, slots, jaguars, butterflies and much more. You can buy the buffet option in the restaurant to enjoy costarican food. At the end of the tour you will hike in the middle of the rainforest and see the amazing waterfalls around.
288 locals recommend
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
This is perfect place to see nature closed to San José. You will find birds, slots, jaguars, butterflies and much more. You can buy the buffet option in the restaurant to enjoy costarican food. At the end of the tour you will hike in the middle of the rainforest and see the amazing waterfalls around.
Irazú Volcano
Enjoy the amazing Irazú Volcano and surroundings.
Enjoy the amazing Poas Volcano and the lagoon. Also you can walk in the middle of the rainforest in safe paths provided by the National Park.
401 locals recommend
Poás Volcano
Enjoy the amazing Poas Volcano and the lagoon. Also you can walk in the middle of the rainforest in safe paths provided by the National Park.
“Barrio Amon” is a nice place to see old buildings and houses, like they used to be in Costa Rica. Some of them have been renovated into restaurants and bars.
18 locals recommend
Amón
“Barrio Amon” is a nice place to see old buildings and houses, like they used to be in Costa Rica. Some of them have been renovated into restaurants and bars.
A historic place to visit. An old sanatorium (1918-1972) that is now open to visit. Some people say it’s a haunted place. You will find a little restaurant inside and you can also take food for picnic.
11 locals recommend
Mirador Sanatorium Carlos Durán
A historic place to visit. An old sanatorium (1918-1972) that is now open to visit. Some people say it’s a haunted place. You will find a little restaurant inside and you can also take food for picnic.
This place is located in San José downtown, you will be able to walk along the Avenida Central which is only for pedestrians. There are restaurants, shops, museums, and even sculptures to enjoy.
53 locals recommend
Plaza de la Cultura
Avenida CentralThis place is located in San José downtown, you will be able to walk along the Avenida Central which is only for pedestrians. There are restaurants, shops, museums, and even sculptures to enjoy.
Food scene
In Barrio Escalante you will find a great variety of restaurants and bars with different types of food and environments. Most of them are old houses that have been renovated. Prices vary from place to place so you can choose the one that meets your requirements.
190 locals recommend
Barrio Escalante
In Barrio Escalante you will find a great variety of restaurants and bars with different types of food and environments. Most of them are old houses that have been renovated. Prices vary from place to place so you can choose the one that meets your requirements.
In the “Mercado Central” (central market) you will find different types of products, souvenirs, typical food, fruits and vegetables. It is colorful and full of costarican traditions.
65 locals recommend
San José Central Market
Avenida CentralIn the “Mercado Central” (central market) you will find different types of products, souvenirs, typical food, fruits and vegetables. It is colorful and full of costarican traditions.
Lincoln Plaza is the nearest shopping mall. In case you want to buy something, eat or go to the movies.
41 locals recommend
Lincoln Plaza
Avenida 65Lincoln Plaza is the nearest shopping mall. In case you want to buy something, eat or go to the movies.
Avenida Escazu
102 Avenida 2In Avenida Escazú you can find restaurants and a movie theater.
Museums
Jade Museum
Avenida CentralNice museum to visit in San José downtown.
If you are interested in Costa Rica history, this is your place.
186 locals recommend
National Museum Of Costa Rica
Avenida CentralIf you are interested in Costa Rica history, this is your place.
Nice place to take a trip with kids. It was also the central penitentiary between 1910 and 1979.
63 locals recommend
Kid's museum
Calle 4Nice place to take a trip with kids. It was also the central penitentiary between 1910 and 1979.