Carmen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
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.
National Park
After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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.
National Center of Art and Culture
Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Our pick of the best Carmen Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Clean, safe, secure, breakfast was great! Stay was friendly, great location.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Hotel location good. Room clean. Staff friendly.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Santo Tomas Hotel
Everything was great! Felt safe and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Room was not cleaned property. For tourist this is not the hotel to stay at unless you are a single man looking for a quick partner if you know what i mean.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Good hotel for the price. Kind of appears to be in a little “shady” area of the city, but the propery was totally fenced with guards on the property the entire time, so we totally felt safe leaving our car and all our luggage in the car while we were gone all day rafting. The staff were all friendly ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.
La California
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 Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater of Costa Rica.
Am ón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
