17 days in San Jose Itinerary

A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Jose: Iglesia de San Jose de Orosi and the Museum (in Orosi), Jaco (Mirador de Jaco, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, &more) and Cartago (Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles & Jardin Botanico Lankester). There's much more to do: admire the sheer force of Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz, see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, take an in-depth tour of Jade Museum, and contemplate the geological forces at Irazu Volcano National Park.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our San Jose road trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Czech Republic, the closest major aiports are Tobias Bolanos International Airport, Juan Santamaria International Airport and Limon International Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C.