La California Travel Guide
San José
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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 fascinating museums 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.
Hacienda Alsacia
Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro.
Top hotels in La California
Barceló San José
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La California
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
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.
Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
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.
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- Sabana Park
- Poás Volcano National Park
- National Stadium of Costa Rica
- Multiplaza Mall Escazu
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
- Avenida Escazú Shopping Center
- Costa Rica Convention Center
- Central Park
- Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
- National Museum of Costa Rica
- Irazu Volcano National Park
- National Theater
- Momentum Lindora Shopping Center
- Plaza Real Cariari
- Hacienda Alsacia
- Hospital Cima San José
- Mercado Central
- City Mall
- Clinica Biblica Hospital
- Juan Santamaría Park
- Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital