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San Jose Metro

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Theaters · History Museums · Specialty Museums
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    Top San Jose Metro tours

    FROM $165 BOOK WITH VIATOR Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
    5.0
    Duration: 14 hours
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    FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
    4.9
    Duration: 14 hours
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    FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
    4.9
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $38 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore San Jose on Foot: Food, History and Architecture Small Group Tour Explore San Jose on Foot: Food, History and Architecture Small Group Tour
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $85 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pacuare River Pacuare River
    5.0
    Duration: 2 to 4 hours
    Tours from $85 ›
    FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bites and Sights - Walking Food Tour in San Jose Small Group Bites and Sights - Walking Food Tour in San Jose Small Group
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore San Jose By Night: Walking Food and Culture Tour Explore San Jose By Night: Walking Food and Culture Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba Rafting Pacuare River One Day from Turrialba
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
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    FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Class III-IV Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River from Turrialba Class III-IV Whitewater Rafting at Pacuare River from Turrialba
    5.0
    Duration: 5 hours
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    Places to visit in San Jose Metro

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    Popular things to do in San Jose Metro

    Parque La Sabana ©
    Park
    Parque La Sabana
    San Jose
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Photography Tour
    Photography Tours
    San Jose
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
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    River Rafting / Tubing
    River Rafting & Tubing
    San Jose
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Jade Museum ©
    History Museum
    Jade Museum
    San Jose
    4.4
    Duration: 1 hour

    Museums in San Jose Metro

    Museo Nacional De Costa Rica ©
    History Museum
    Museo Nacional De Costa Rica
    San Jose
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pre-Columbian Gold Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
    San Jose
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo de Arte Costarricense ©
    Art Museum
    Museo de Arte Costarricense
    San Jose
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Galeria Namu ©
    Art Gallery
    Galeria Namu
    San Jose
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour

    Shopping in San Jose Metro

    Central Market (Mercado Central) ©
    Flea Market
    Central Market (Mercado Central)
    San Jose
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mercado Municipal De Artesanias ©
    Factory Outlet
    Mercado Municipal De Artesanias
    San Jose
    3.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Octavia Design Store Costa Rica
    Shopping Mall
    Octavia Design Store Costa Rica
    San Jose
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Lincoln Plaza
    Shopping Mall
    Lincoln Plaza
    San Jose
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Parks in San Jose Metro

    Parque Central de San Jose ©
    Park
    Parque Central de San Jose
    San Jose
    2.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Parque Nacional Park ©
    Park
    Parque Nacional Park
    San Jose
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Parque Espana ©
    Park
    Parque Espana
    San Jose
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Spirogyra Butterfly Garden ©
    Nature / Park
    Spirogyra Butterfly Garden
    San Jose
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in San Jose Metro

    Refugio Animal de Costa Rica ©
    Zoo
    Refugio Animal de Costa Rica
    Santa Ana
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Butterfly Kingdom Costa Rica
    Ride / Activity
    Butterfly Kingdom Costa Rica
    Escazu
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Biesanz Woodworks ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Biesanz Woodworks
    Escazu
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    University for Peace ©
    University / School
    University for Peace
    Ciudad Colon
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in San Jose Metro

    Museo de los Ninos ©
    Children’s Museum
    Museo de los Ninos
    San Jose
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Simon Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden ©
    Zoo
    Simon Bolivar National Zoo and Botanical Garden
    San Jose
    2.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Parque Diversiones ©
    Theme Park
    Parque Diversiones
    San Jose
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle ©
    Science Museum
    Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
    San Jose
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Syltravel Day Tours ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Syltravel Day Tours
    San Jose
    5.0
    Duration: 6 hours
    Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle ©
    Science Museum
    Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle
    San Jose
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana) ©
    Religious Site
    Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)
    San Jose
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo ©
    Hiking Trail
    Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo
    San Jose
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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