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About San José, Costa Rica

San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. The undisputed cultural and economic center of Costa Rica's central valley, where most of the population lives, San José is also the most important transportation hub for domestic travel even though the international airport is in Alajuela. Many international visitors bypass San José altogether or spend only the time it takes to change from one bus to another, but its museums, cultural output and the opportunity to meet the "real Costa Rica" make it well worth staying a few days.

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Top things to do in San José, Costa Rica

  1. Poás Volcano National Park
    Poás Volcano National Park is a national park in Costa Rica that covers an area of approximately 65 square kilometres ; the summit of Poás Volcano located within the park is at an elevation of 2,700 metres (8,900 ft).
  2. Guayabo National Monument
    Guayabo National Monument, is an archaeological site near the city of Turrialba, within the Central Conservation Area in the Cartago Province, Costa Rica.
  3. Museo Nacional de Costa Rica
    The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica is the national museum of Costa Rica, located in the capital of San José. It is located at Calle 17, between Central and Second Avenue, Cuesta de Moras.
  4. Braulio Carrillo National Park
    Braulio Carrillo National Park is a national park in Heredia Province, Cartago Province, Limón Province and San José Province, in central Costa Rica. It is part of the Central Conservation Area.
  5. Metropolitan Cathedral of San José
    The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José is a cathedral in San José, Costa Rica, located on Calle Central and Avenues 2 and 4. The original cathedral was built in 1802 but was destroyed by an earthquake.
  6. Tapantí National Park
    Tapantí - Cerro de la Muerte Massif National Park,, is a national park in the Central Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the edge of the Talamanca Range, near Cartago.
  7. La Cangreja National Park
    La Cangreja National Park, until 2002 the Cerro de la Cangreja Protected Zone, is a National Park in the Puriscal Canton of San José Province, in west-central Costa Rica.
  8. Irazú Volcano National Park
    Irazú Volcano National Park, or in Spanish the Parque Nacional Volcán Irazú, is a national park in the Central Conservation Area in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, that encompasses Irazú Volcano as well as the Prusia Fores…
  9. Los Quetzales National Park
    The Los Quetzales National Park, located 97 kilometers from San Isidro de El General, in Costa Rica, was created in 2006 by Decree 32981-MINAE.
  10. Lankester Botanical Garden
    The Lankester Botanical Gardens are a set of gardens outside of Cartago, Costa Rica.
  11. La Sabana Metropolitan Park
    La Sabana Metropolitan Park is located in downtown San José, Costa Rica. It is the country's largest and most significant urban park. La Sabana is considered "the lungs of San José" by Costa Ricans.
  12. Parque Zoológico Nacional Simón Bolívar
    Parque Nacional Simón Bolívar is an urban park of approximately 14 hectares, located in downtown San José, Costa Rica. It is the oldest botanical garden and zoo in Costa Rica.

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Planning a trip to San José, Costa Rica

Best time to visit
The best time to visit San José, Costa Rica is October–November, when daytime highs are a comfortable 81–82°F.
How long to stay
San José, Costa Rica rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Poás Volcano National Park, Guayabo National Monument, and Museo Nacional de Costa Rica and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities have nonstop flights to San José, Costa Rica?
13 cities fly nonstop to San José, Costa Rica, including Houston, Miami, New York, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Chicago. The full list is on this page.
Which airlines fly nonstop to San José, Costa Rica?
Alaska, American, Avianca Costa Rica, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United, Volaris Costa Rica, Volaris El Salvador fly nonstop to San José, Costa Rica (SJO).
Where do most nonstop flights to San José, Costa Rica come from?
Houston has the most, at about 4 departures a day to San José, Costa Rica.
What is the shortest nonstop flight to San José, Costa Rica?
Miami, about 1,122 miles away.