8 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: The Ark Herb Farm (in Santa Barbara), Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (in Vara Blanca) and Jaco (Neo Fauna CR, Zipline, &more). There's much more to do: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, take an in-depth tour of Jade Museum, see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, and admire the natural beauty at Jardin Botanico Lankester.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the San Jose road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tobias Bolanos International Airport, Juan Santamaria International Airport and Limon International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in December, and nighttime lows around 66°F.