16 days in San Jose Itinerary

A trip to San Jose, the capital, commercial center, and cultural hub of Costa Rica, gives you a chance to experience the lively atmosphere and rich cultural past of this vibrant country.

Change things up with these side-trips from San Jose: Jaco (Mirador de Jaco, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, &more), The Ark Herb Farm (in Santa Barbara) and Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (in Vara Blanca). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Namu, get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Irazu Volcano National Park.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tobias Bolanos International Airport, Juan Santamaria International Airport and Limon International Airport. May in San Jose sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 67°F at night.