Barrio Escalante
San José
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Popular places to visit
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Morazan Park
Morazan Park is just one of the places to see in San José, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Top hotels in Barrio Escalante
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
As advertised. Easy check in process
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Excellent
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Barceló San José
Overall our stay was pleasant and while we were happy that meals were included, we didn’t enjoy the food very much. Otherwise everything else was great.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Clean rooms, nice pool, good breakfast. Well worth the price plus a shuttle to the airport.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
The rooms are so nice and clean. Staff was super friendly and we rented our car right from here so we did not need to mess with the airport rental. LOVE this hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Lovely room Plentiful breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Escalante
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla.
La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mercado Central and Plaza de la Cultura.
