Things to do in San José Province

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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 211 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,294 per adult
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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
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Price is HK$612 per adult
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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$612 per adult
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,592 per adult
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Sarapiqui River Rafting

Sarapiqui River Rafting

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$549 per adult
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What to do in San José Province

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Sabana Park

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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.
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Where to stay in San José Province

Find the best San José Province areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

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Hospital

If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

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La Sabana

While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

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Merced

If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.

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San José

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Orosi

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Parrita

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Los Angeles Chires

A mountainous landscape with scattered houses and dense forests.

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