San Jose and Central Valley, Costa Rica

Capital, culture and volcanoes

The main entryway to the country, the Central Valley offers a variety of tourist, cultural and natural attractions, including Costa Rica’s best museums: the Gold, Jade, National, Costa Rican Art, La Salle Natural Science, University of Costa Rica Insect and Children’s Contemporary Art and Design Museums. In addition, this region is home to the architectural jewel of Costa Rica: the National Theater. All of these are located in the country’s capital. The national parks located in the Valley—Poás, Braulio Carrillo, Irazú and Turrialba—protect the region’s main volcanoes. All have road infrastructure so that visitors can enjoy their birds, natural landscapes, craters and forests.

ATTRACTIONS

Not only is Costa Rica a country filled with beautiful beaches on both coasts, it also offers the interested visitor a large variety of other attractions as well as cultural and adventure activities. Please find below a selection of points of interests for this particular region.

San Jose and Central Valley, Costa Rica: Tourist Attractions At 1,149 meters above sea level, San José enjoys an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius-an ideal climate for short trips to the Carmen, Catedral, Merced a... >>

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PROTECTED AREAS

Costa Rica's natural attractions, wildlife and reputation for enlightened conservation draw tourists from all over the world. 20 natural parks, 8 biological reserves, and a series of protected areas that captivate ecotourism lovers can be found throughout the country. Please click on the link below to see what this region in particular has to offer you.

San Jose and Central Valley, Costa Rica: Ecotourism: Protected Areas This 1,257-hectare park's most important feature is Volcán Turrialba. With an altitude of 3,340 meters above sea level, Turrialba shares a foundation with Volcá... >>

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SUGGESTED TOURS

With imposing volcanoes, rivers, lakes, forests and an amazing fauna and flora, all in the same area, it is no surprise that from San Jose there are unforgettable adventure, sporting, nature and cultural oriented activities to be had. For more information on day tours to the many special attractions in the San Jose/Central Valley area, please click on below link.

Tours in San Jose Region, Costa Rica: Culture Adventure Nature San Jose is not only the capital of Costa Rica, also attracts a variety of tourist, cultural and natural attractions for visitors and is located near the most b... >>

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SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS

We have carefully chosen the most exquisite accommodations that have met our highest standards for comfort and style to assure your stay in the San Jose area is an unforgettable one.

Hotel Grano de Oro: From $135/night San Jose, Costa Rica Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José's main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of a bustling city. ... >>

The Alta Hotel: From $149/night San Jose, Costa Rica The Alta Hotel combines the natural splendor of Costa Rica with unsurpassed luxury. In a relaxed atmosphere of understated elegance, guests will always receive ... >>

Hotel Real InterContinental Costa Rica: From $188/night San Jose, Rica The Real InterContinental Costa Rica Hotel in San José is surrounded by the magnificent mountains and vegetation of Costa Rica. Located across the largest and ... >>