Pavas Travel Guide
San José


Popular places to visit

National Stadium of Costa Rica
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.

Sabana Park
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.

University of Costa Rica
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Costa Rica during your visit to San José. Discover the fascinating museums 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 Theater of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Pavas

Jungla Urbana BnB - Adults Only
"Everyone was super kind just a little expensive to do laundry lol 10$ USD which was almost 15$ Canadian . Breakfast was toast and fruit . Place was clean . Only complaint would be the people upstairs being very loud all night sounded like moving furniture around scraping on the floors & dropping ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Hotel Casa Roland San José
"Excellent value with a helpful and friendly staff. Lots of cool art work and has a nice Spanish hacienda type of feel. There is a gated parking lot with lights as well. This was the 2nd time to stay here and will stay there again next time we are in San Jose!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Casa Lima Bed & Breakfast
"Very clean, very nice friendly place. Nice neighborhood restaurant right down the street as well, they"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Isla Verde Hotel
"Excelente ubicación, limpio, el personal amable y el desayuno delicioso"
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Colours Oasis Resort ADULT ONLY
"Cockroaches in my room. It was not up to date at all. The only good thing about the place was the Staff, Luis. He was super kind and helpful around our language barrier."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"My wife had a good stay,thank you👍"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pavas
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 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 Center of Art and Culture.

La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Cariari
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.








