60 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.

Get out of town with these interesting San Jose side-trips: Santa Barbara (The Ark Herb Farm & Parque Angostura), Vara Blanca (Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz & La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge Gardens) and Toucan Rescue Ranch (in San Isidro). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take a memorable drive along Top Travel Costa Rica, and view the masterpieces at Galeria Namu.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the San Jose trip planner.

If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Tobias Bolanos International Airport, Juan Santamaria International Airport and Limon International Airport. November in San Jose sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.