Chinatown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
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 acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
National Theater of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals
Barceló San José
Pool great, staff slow not attentive - complained to the front desk / no one cared. 6th floor staff amazing !! English widely spoken
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
The staff went above and beyond. I required medical attention for a bee sting and they arranged everything
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
They put us in the third floor with no elevator in the building, we had to carry up the heavy luggage,would’ve been nice to know there were no elevators
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Breakfast area was too crowded, meningitis’s the area was too small for the amount of costumers, and the food was not being refilled on time
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Very well maintained hotel. Very clean with all the amenities plus a huge Mall and Casino adjacent. A very nice breakfast with lots of variety.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
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.
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.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
