Carmen Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Morazan Park

Explore the great outdoors at Morazan Park, a lovely green space in San José. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Morazan Park
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Parque Espana

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Espana, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

Parque Espana
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Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital

If Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.

Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
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National Park

Explore the great outdoors at National Park, a lovely green space in San José. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

National Park
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Centro Nacional Artes y Cultura

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Center of Art and Culture in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

Centro Nacional Artes y Cultura
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Casa Amarilla

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Casa Amarilla. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Casa Amarilla

Activities

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The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour

NZ$365
Per adult
The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour
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Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose

NZ$55
Per adult
Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

NZ$68
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
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San Jose Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour and visit Gold Museum

NZ$97
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Jose Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour and visit Gold Museum
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Fun at the Ocean with Barbecue at the Beach - Ocean Yacht 48ft

NZ$5,945
Per adult
Fun at the Ocean with Barbecue at the Beach - Ocean Yacht 48ft
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San Jose Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

NZ$97
Per adult
San Jose Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Carmen Hotel Deals

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Hotel Cultura Plaza
3 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose
The price is NZ$117 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$117
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (240 reviews)
"Just hated having no window and the light in the hallway turns off while i try to open my door its kind of creepy but it is a nice small hotel"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel Cultura Plaza
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José
The price is NZ$280 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
NZ$280
per night
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
BEE Suites Escalante
BEE Suites Escalante
3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
The price is NZ$171 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$171
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
"This is the second time I stayed on a bee suites. the first time was in Santa Ana, now in Escalante. The cleaning conditions, the quality of the instalallations, furniture and appliances, excellent. This is the place to stay in San Jose"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

BEE Suites Escalante
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 out of 5
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose
The price is NZ$200 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$200
per night
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"If you are going to the theatre district this is place for reasonable rates. Parking is a breeze, the front desk is very helpful, rooms are clean, AC is great, beds are in good condition. Breakfast is in an area opening onto walking street which is open with a nice breeze, omelet is incredible!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
3.5 out of 5
5th Street, El Carmen, San José, San José
The price is NZ$178 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
NZ$178
per night
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"I don’t have any complaints about this property. I definitely will be returning again soon."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Hotel Castillo
Hotel Castillo
3 out of 5
Avenida 9 y Calle 9 y 11 Detras del ins, San José
The price is NZ$357 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$357
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star all-inclusive hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
Good for fun!
"Very close to downtown, shops, restaurants. Very clean and the staff is very helpful. I have stayed here 2 years in a row."

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2021

Hotel Castillo
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmen

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit National Park and San Pedro Mall.

Barrio Escalante
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La California

5/5(1 area review)

Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Park or National Museum of Costa Rica.

La California
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Amón

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Amón, TEOR/éTica and Edificio Metálico are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
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Yoses

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Yoses. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, San Pedro Mall and National Park are a few top places to visit.

Yoses
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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
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Santa Teresa

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Morazan Park and Mercado Central.

Santa Teresa

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