What to do in San José Province

Activities, attractions and tours

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A cityscape with a prominent stadium, modern skyscrapers, and lush green parks.
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Teatro Nacional with classical architecture, a fountain, and a modern building in the background.
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Activities

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

NZ$152
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

NZ$152
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

NZ$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America

NZ$159
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio Canopy Tour - Longest Twin Zip Line in Central America
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

NZ$52
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
Day Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran

NZ$282
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Snorkeling Tour to Playa Fantasia on Sealounge Catamaran
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

NZ$111
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours

NZ$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jaco Horseback Riding Adventure Tours
Monkey, Crocodile, Sloths & Beach Experience

Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience

NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience
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What to do in San José Province

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Sabana Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
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Our guide on where to stay in San José Province

Find the best San José Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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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 San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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Open Photo by Garrett Britton

La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

A church with a tall spire and a clock tower.
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Open Photo by Adrian Damian

Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Ciudad Cariari

Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.

 

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Day trip destinations from San José Province

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San José

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Los Angeles Chires

A mountainous landscape with a city in the valley, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

Tarbaca

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shore, and distant mountains.

Jacó

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Curridabat

A suspension bridge over a deep gorge surrounded by dense forest.

Naranjito

A mountainous landscape with scattered houses and dense forests.

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