7 days in San Jose Metro 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.

Parque Diversiones has been added to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Jose: Jaco (Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, Costa Rica SUP'ers, &more), Jardins da Cachoeira de La Paz (in Vara Blanca) and Tarcoles Bridge (in Tarcoles). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, take an in-depth tour of Museo Nacional De Costa Rica, stop by Riish and Toosh Afro Costa Rican Paintings, and get impressive views of Irazu Volcano National Park.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read San Jose online trip itinerary planner.

Miami, USA to San Jose is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Miami to San Jose, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In March in San Jose, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.