San José is known for its museums and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Central Park and National Theater of Costa Rica.
Páramo is loved for its restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Cerro de La Muerte Peak and Pencil and Pen Museum of Costa Rica.
You could catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica, a stadium in La Sabana. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think National Stadium of Costa Rica is cool, you also might like Palace of Sports and Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, both located nearby.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Sabana Park in La Sabana. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Central Park and Morazan Park, both nearby.
If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at National Theater of Costa Rica in Catedral. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Melico Salazar Theatre is just a short walk away.
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Avenida Escazú Shopping Center when in San Rafael. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Plaza Tempo, Multiplaza Mall Escazu, and Escazú Village.
If you like shopping, take time out to go to Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center when in Pozos. Splash some more cash at Momentum Lindora Shopping Center.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu located 15 mi (24.2 km) from the center of San José. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Irazu Volcano National Park and La Olla Crater, both nearby.
My family and I stayed here for 6 nights and had the most amazing time! The property is absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and just the right amount of isolation in the mountains. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, always checking to make sure you're having a great time. The excursions were fantastic, we highly recommend the white water rafting! I took my 6 year old daughter on it, and felt very safe with the expertise of our guides. If you are looking for a true getaway in nature,...
My family and I stayed here for 6 nights and had the most amazing time! The property is absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and just the right amount of isolation in the mountains. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, always checking to make sure you're having a great time. The excursions were fantastic, we highly recommend the white water rafting! I took my 6 year old daughter on it, and felt very safe with the expertise of our guides. If you are looking for a true getaway in nature,...
We had a wonderful Christmas week at Canal Grande Lodge! Raffael and his staff were excellent hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. The small hotel was quiet and beautifully situated. You could walk to restaurants and a few small local stores. We enjoyed Santa Margaritas down the street on 2 nights of our stay. If you know this is a small, local property that’s comfortably lived in and you don’t expect a palace for your shoestring budget, you’ll be very happily surprised by this...
We had a wonderful Christmas week at Canal Grande Lodge! Raffael and his staff were excellent hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. The small hotel was quiet and beautifully situated. You could walk to restaurants and a few small local stores. We enjoyed Santa Margaritas down the street on 2 nights of our stay. If you know this is a small, local property that’s comfortably lived in and you don’t expect a palace for your shoestring budget, you’ll be very happily surprised by this...
From the moment we stepped from our transfer, we were treated royally - the staff is trained well, very friendly, and efficient! The courtyard, used for meals, was lovely - heaters provided for cooler weather. The menus for both breakfast and dinner offered a variety of local as well as international options. Our standard room was small, but very comfortable.
The best feature, for those who love to walk, is the location - a twenty minute stroll from central downtown, near wonderful museums...
From the moment we stepped from our transfer, we were treated royally - the staff is trained well, very friendly, and efficient! The courtyard, used for meals, was lovely - heaters provided for cooler weather. The menus for both breakfast and dinner offered a variety of local as well as international options. Our standard room was small, but very comfortable.
The best feature, for those who love to walk, is the location - a twenty minute stroll from central downtown, near wonderful museums...
NRM
Reviewed February 11, 2017Reviewed February 11, 2017
Were 3 days of rest, peace, tranquility, fresh air, excellent food, hiking and excellent treatment by all hotel staff. It really was much more than I expected and a nice find.
Were 3 days of rest, peace, tranquility, fresh air, excellent food, hiking and excellent treatment by all hotel staff. It really was much more than I expected and a nice find.
Posada El Quijote is outstanding. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the view of San Jose from the inn is outstanding. Bjorn and Alcides helped us book taxi rides, rent a car, find restaurants and attractions, and even upgraded our room and comped our airport transportation after a mixup with our arrival date.
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the Costa Rican breakfasts will help jump start your day of exploring this beautiful country.
If you're looking for an...
Posada El Quijote is outstanding. The staff is friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the view of San Jose from the inn is outstanding. Bjorn and Alcides helped us book taxi rides, rent a car, find restaurants and attractions, and even upgraded our room and comped our airport transportation after a mixup with our arrival date.
The rooms are clean and comfortable and the Costa Rican breakfasts will help jump start your day of exploring this beautiful country.
If you're looking for an...
Daniel L.
Reviewed December 4, 2015Reviewed December 4, 2015
This is our second time at Chetica. Each room has a unique, themed design. We have stayed in Seville and this time in “Big Bear” which reminds you of a mountain cabin. The rooms have big bathrooms and a kitchenette with a coffeemaker and coffee provided. The breakfast is delicious. You are in the hills with fresh air and beautiful gardens. It is very convenient if you are driving to the Caribbean side and don’t want to drive that road at night. The only small problem that we have run into is...
This is our second time at Chetica. Each room has a unique, themed design. We have stayed in Seville and this time in “Big Bear” which reminds you of a mountain cabin. The rooms have big bathrooms and a kitchenette with a coffeemaker and coffee provided. The breakfast is delicious. You are in the hills with fresh air and beautiful gardens. It is very convenient if you are driving to the Caribbean side and don’t want to drive that road at night. The only small problem that we have run into is...
Janet
Reviewed February 19, 2024Reviewed February 19, 2024
Great experience ! Dave ,Marsha, Elezar and the staff went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable ,and everything was taken care of. They arranged a tour,massage, taxi service, meal delivery, and were always there with any questions I had.
Fresh breakfasts using local ingredients were delicious. I had a nice room near the pool and hot tub,which were always clean and available. Very nice landscaping with palm trees ,flowers,and plants. Being next to the canyon is nice, the property...
Great experience ! Dave ,Marsha, Elezar and the staff went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable ,and everything was taken care of. They arranged a tour,massage, taxi service, meal delivery, and were always there with any questions I had.
Fresh breakfasts using local ingredients were delicious. I had a nice room near the pool and hot tub,which were always clean and available. Very nice landscaping with palm trees ,flowers,and plants. Being next to the canyon is nice, the property...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed February 28, 2019Reviewed February 28, 2019
The hotel is new and modern. The room is comfortable, the breakfast is pretty fantastic and the staff friendly and attentive. It is located near restaurants and a shopping center. I would stay again
The hotel is new and modern. The room is comfortable, the breakfast is pretty fantastic and the staff friendly and attentive. It is located near restaurants and a shopping center. I would stay again
We stayed and Studio Hotel for the second time after the first experience was very pleasurable. The rooms are great, the staff extremely friendly, and the location is hard to beat. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
We stayed and Studio Hotel for the second time after the first experience was very pleasurable. The rooms are great, the staff extremely friendly, and the location is hard to beat. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Beautiful, beautiful grounds and setting with so many birds and feeders
right there and a beautiful mountain river flowing through. We saw the
Quetzal's on four occasions. Exceptional buffet breakfasts, too!
Beautiful, beautiful grounds and setting with so many birds and feeders
right there and a beautiful mountain river flowing through. We saw the
Quetzal's on four occasions. Exceptional buffet breakfasts, too!
Took a while to find the place but when I arrived, finally, the hotel looked very inviting from the outside. I had the upstairs suite with a nice balcony overlooking the pool. The only thing was when I got to my room and it was late when I checked in, I didn't realize until an hour later that the cold knob in the shower was broken. No worries though, early next morning I was moved into another suite with my own private garden next to my bedroom. Thanks guys!
Took a while to find the place but when I arrived, finally, the hotel looked very inviting from the outside. I had the upstairs suite with a nice balcony overlooking the pool. The only thing was when I got to my room and it was late when I checked in, I didn't realize until an hour later that the cold knob in the shower was broken. No worries though, early next morning I was moved into another suite with my own private garden next to my bedroom. Thanks guys!
Emmanuel
Reviewed December 24, 2015Reviewed December 24, 2015
Had a hard time finding this place because the online directions were wrong. However, the difficulty finding it was more than outweighed by our experience with the hotel itself. Definitely not your average American sterile, all-look-the-same hotel: the hotel was full of paintings purchased by the owner along with other art work. Polished wood, tile floors, multiple seating areas, extremely helpful staff, beautiful room with seating area, clean, comfortable. Everything was perfect. An...
Had a hard time finding this place because the online directions were wrong. However, the difficulty finding it was more than outweighed by our experience with the hotel itself. Definitely not your average American sterile, all-look-the-same hotel: the hotel was full of paintings purchased by the owner along with other art work. Polished wood, tile floors, multiple seating areas, extremely helpful staff, beautiful room with seating area, clean, comfortable. Everything was perfect. An...
Great place for relax and detox time.
Eco-friendly lodge with awesome gardens, trails and a waterfall.
Bungalows have a great view to the mountains.
Excellent and healthy food.
Road requieres a 4WD, but it is NOT dangerous, just bumpy.
Great place for relax and detox time.
Eco-friendly lodge with awesome gardens, trails and a waterfall.
Bungalows have a great view to the mountains.
Excellent and healthy food.
Road requieres a 4WD, but it is NOT dangerous, just bumpy.
Jose
Reviewed February 24, 2017Reviewed February 24, 2017
San José Province is a friendly locale known for its restaurants and coffeehouses. Activities like bird watching give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Why not spend time at Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Amusement Park San Jose?While you're here, stop by Central Park and National Theater of Costa Rica.
What is there to see around San José Province?
Central Park (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
Plaza de la Cultura (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
Sabana Park (1.5 mi/2.5 km from the city center)
National Stadium of Costa Rica (1.9 mi/3.1 km from the city center)
University of Costa Rica (2.5 mi/4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around San José Province?
National Theater of Costa Rica (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
Mercado Central (0.2 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
National Museum of Costa Rica (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
Museum of Costa Rican Art (1.3 mi/2.2 km from the city center)
San Pedro Mall (1.6 mi/2.5 km from the city center)