5 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.

You've now added Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Jose: Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (in Vara Blanca), Jaco (Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Mirador de Jaco, &more) and Tarcoles Bridge (in Tarcoles). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, explore the galleries of Galeria Namu, and explore and take pictures at Top Travel Costa Rica.

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In February, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C.