Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Casa Amarilla.
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa.
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.
Pools and “hot” tub were all cold. Resort shows some signs of wear. Staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
It was fast and easy. Clean room, the staff good, love the hotel. Good ambient.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Everything was perfect. It was a very spacious apartment. The area is very safe, secure, and peaceful. Looking forward to our next visit.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Staff were very welcoming and helpful, and the breakfast was amazing. Hotel is very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
A little pricey but spectacular, waking distance from lots of restaurants in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
The Theatre was an amazing place to visit and eat and finished of with a fab Irish coffee, great staff too. Beautiful church and buzzing square. Didn't really have any more time to explore more, very friendly people. Apart from the taxi driver lol
Really busy traffic. Driving is not for the faint hearted.
Not a city I would recommend you visit. Costa Rica is all about nature. San Jose is not pretty, does not have any proper cultural bits to visit. Don't waste your time!!!
I love Costa Rica for the amazing abundance and diversity of its nature, and for the warmth of its people. But traffic choked and uninspiring architecture make San Jose far from my favorite Latin American capital city.
We mostly used San Hose as a hub whilst travelling to see other parts of Costa Rica. The city may be up and coming but it is still very much a locals place. Some nice restaurants but you have to seek them out.
We stayed three times for five days in total as we used it as a central hub during our tour of Costa Rica, visiting six other locations. It has some great coffee shops and great little cafes. Go to the 1147 Cafe, Hotel Aranjuez, outstanding food.
