San Jose
The cosmopolitan capital city sits high in the Central Valley at about 4,000 feet elevation and is blessed with wonderful weather and is usually the gateway to Costa Rica for International travelers and the transportation hub for Costa Rica exploration.
What Will I See?
- Juan Santamaria International Airport
- Office towers and shopping malls
- Culture and great restaurants
- Numerous museums, cathedrals, parks and theaters including the National Theater, Gold Museum and Jade Museum
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Caribbean Victorian architecture
- Nightclubs, casinos and discos
- Fruit stands, outdoor cafes and sidewalk markets
What Can I Do?
- Walking tours of the city
- Art tours
- Shopping in malls and craft markets
- Take a day trip to Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs
- Visit the Spirogyra Butterfly Garden




