San Jose is a city, which attracts visitors from all over the world; it has a certain charm since it has most of the country’s cultural attractions. The capital is home to many restaurants, museums, parks, and many other forms of entertainment typical of highly populated cities. Visitors can choose from dozens of tours that depart from the city to the different National Parks nearby in the Central Valley, as well as a large number of opportunities for adventure sports and exploration activities.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Plaza de la Justicia
- Paseo Colon
- La Sabana Metropolitan Park
- Simon Bolivar Zoo
- Chinatown
- Borbon Market
- Central Market
- Plaza de la Cultura
- Pre Colombian Gold Museum
- Costa Rica National Monument
- Plazoleta de la Soledad
General Information
Altitude: 1,300 masl
Surface Area: 44 km²
Time Zone: UTC -6
Language: Spanish
Currency: Costa Rica Colon
Voltage: 120 V
How to get there
Juan Santamaria International Airport, the most important in the country, is located 20 km to the western part of the city. The Tobias Bolaños Palma International Airport is located 8 km northwest of San Jose and is a hub for private and local flights.
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