Carmen Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Central Park
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.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
National Theater
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
Barrio Escalante
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.
La California
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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central.
- Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
- Casa Amarilla
- Parque Espana
- National Center of Art and Culture
- Jacob Karpio Galería
- Museum of Contemporary Art and Design
- Templo de Música
- Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica
- Edificio Metálico
- Poás Volcano National Park
- Sabana Park
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Central Park
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- National Theater
- City Mall