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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in San Jose [2025]
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National Museum of Costa Rica
5.0
/5
5 reviews
5.4
Based on 37 reviews
2.3 km from downtown
Phone +50622115700
Address: Cuesta de Moras, Av. Central, San José, Bella Vista, 10101, Costa Rica
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of San Jose
Mayan & Costa Rican artifacts exhibit
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The National Museum of Costa Rica is very large, and houses many precious ancient sculptures, gold and silver jewelry and other artworks. It comprehensively displays the history, culture, and minerals of Costa Rica, and is the best place to learn about Costa Rica.
They have only a short history, not as long as ours, which is five thousand years old. But they have a local flavor.
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National Theater of Costa Rica
4.9
/5
7 reviews
5.1
Based on 3,650 reviews
2.2 km from downtown
Phone +50620101100
Address: Avenida 2, C. 5, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Explore theater culture stories
Luxurious decor & numerous sculptures
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The pure natural landscape is extremely beautiful, pristine and pollution-free. It is the Switzerland of Latin America, with Tabacon Hot Springs, Irazu Volcano, Waterfall Park, Blue River Forest Park, etc. You will never want to leave after visiting here!
Attractions in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica: National Theater, National Museum, Chinatown, San Jose street scene, etc. The last picture is the famous Costa Rican stone balls (in the 1930s, Americans discovered more than 200 stone balls that seemed to be artificially carved in the uninhabited delta tropical jungle of Costa Rica. The largest ones have a diameter of dozens of meters, and the smallest are only as big as marbles. The craftsmanship is exquisite and it is a unique one).
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Volcan Irazu
4.8
/5
9 reviews
4.7
Based on 851 reviews
26.1 km from downtown
Address: Cartago Province, Oreamuno, Costa Rica
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Panoramic volcano views from lookout
Pacific & Atlantic views, 3445 ft
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An active volcano, a bit high in altitude. But you must go and see it when you are in Costa Rica. The scenery is really nice, and there is also a sea of clouds. When the weather is good, you can see the Caribbean Sea.
There is a direct bus opposite the National Grand Theater.
Very, very beautiful scenery! It is about 30 kilometers from San Jose. Because it is a mountain road, it takes more than an hour to drive. The scenery along the way is already very beautiful. Because we have plenty of time, we can't help but stop several times during the journey to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take pictures. The clouds are getting closer and closer from afar, and the echo of the village under the sun makes our family linger. Climbing to the top of the volcano, the scenery is more ideal. The scenery of the volcano is average, but the scenery around the volcano is very unique. The top of the mountain is above the clouds. Looking around is white and beautiful white clouds. It's so shocking. There has never been such a beautiful scenery! It is worthy of being the closest natural attraction around San Jose, and it should also be the most beautiful attraction!
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