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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle. Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles and Ruins of Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Limpia Concepcion will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz and Poas Volcano. Venture out of the city with trips to Herradura (River Rafting & Tubing & Vista Los Suenos Horseback Riding), Guayabo National Monument (in Turrialba) and Toucan Rescue Ranch (in San Isidro). Next up on the itinerary: view the masterpieces at Galeria Namu, explore the world behind art at Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, get engrossed in the history at Juan Santamaria Historical Cultural Museum, and see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our San Jose trip planner.

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 February, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.