Rafting the Pacuare River by Chad Rosenthal via Fl...Photo by Creative Commons
Lake formed in dormant crater.Photo by Charles A H, USA
Mid level view through the Costa Rica rainforest f...Photo by Anonymous
At the waterfallPhoto by Shaundrea M
Beautiful butterfly Photo by Barbara D, USA
At the volcanoPhoto by Shaundrea M
All wet at the waterfall in the rainforest...Photo by Shaundrea M
The very beautiful Irazu Volcano! Photo by Barbara D, USA
My boyfriend at the waterfall...Photo by Shaundrea M
The tour guide talking about how coffee is process...Photo by Shaundrea M
My husband and me going to eat a great lunchPhoto by Orit N
Yummy desserts! Photo by Barbara D, USA
No need to say how beautiful this place is: jus...Photo by Orit N
It is such a magnificent sight! Photo by Barbara D, USA
We saw this animal on the road. I forgot the n...Photo by Barbara D, USA
The coffee tour! Photo by Barbara D, USA
One of these little rascals stole a can of Prin...Photo by Thomas D
Another type of banana Photo by Barbara D, USA
We get to see these amazing animals! Photo by Barbara D, USA
View from the Opera House Photo by Barbara D, USA
San Jose
Travelers Recommend
San Jose Travel Tips
8:31 PM Sunday, May 27
Broken clouds. Mild.
7 day forecast »
Packed with office towers and shopping malls, men chattering on mobiles and girls in low-rise jeans, San Jose is more cosmopolitan than other Central American capitals. World-class restaurants offer delicacies alongside traditional, more humble Tico eateries. Museums, theaters and cinemas dot the cityscape and the nightlife is vibrant.
San Jose is also a good hub for visiting Costa Rica's national parks, beaches and rainforests.
San Jose Suggested Itineraries
Bustling big city or nature’s haven? Whichever way you see it, San Jose offers plenty of excitement for the first time and returning visitor alike. In fact, its obvious architecture of tall ... Continue Reading »
Volcanoes and National Parks
San Jose in Costa Rica is many things to many people. Looming skyscrapers, glitzy malls, busy businessmen and a fast-paced lifestyle is perhaps the more obvious appearance to those visiting on ... Continue Reading »
Elton John Coming to Costa Rica
On February 3, superstar Elton John will be performing in San Jose , Costa Rica , with a very special opening act: Minister of Culture and Youth Manuel Obregon . Appointed to the position by ... Continue Reading »
Fiestas de Zapote
This isn’t say, however, that the Costa Rican capital doesn’t celebrate the season in style. The second-largest party in the country begins the day after Christmas in San Jose, Las Fiestas de ... Continue Reading »
What to Do in San Jose, Costa Rica
There’s a joke, in tourism circles at least, that says, “San Jose: It’s only 45 minutes from Costa Rica!” The bustling, modern metro area of almost 2 million people is indeed a far cry from the ... Continue Reading »
Want to share your own recommendation?
