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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Jose: Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park (in La Virgen), Tarcoles Bridge (in Tarcoles) and Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (in Vara Blanca). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, explore the world behind art at Museo de Arte Costarricense, and explore and take pictures at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center.

To see other places to visit and other tourist information, read San Jose trip maker tool.

If you are flying in from Latvia, the closest major aiports are Tobías Bolaños International Airport, Juan Santamaría International Airport and Limon International Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 22°C.