What to do in San José

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Places to Visit in San José

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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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Carmen

While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like National Park and Morazan Park.

Carmen
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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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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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Mata Redonda

While visiting Mata Redonda, you might make a stop by sights like National Stadium of Costa Rica and Estadio Nacional.

Mata Redonda
Costa Rica which includes tropical scenes and a pool

Hospital

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Chirripo National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hospital

Day trip destinations from San José