Things to do in San José
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Popular things to do in San José
Tours & day trips
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.4 out of 10 with 202 reviews
9.4/10
202 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
8.4/10
55 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 81 reviews
9.4/10
81 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
8/10
34 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.2 out of 10 with 61 reviews
9.2/10
61 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.4 out of 10 with 292 reviews
9.4/10
292 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
7.2/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 577 reviews
9.8/10
577 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 337 reviews
9.8/10
337 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 87 activitiesBraulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
8/10
34 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.4 out of 10 with 292 reviews
9.4/10
292 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 167 reviews
10/10
167 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ...
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose: Mantra Trail Hike Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
8.4/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
8.4/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
9.8 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.8/10
29 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica Waterfall Guided Adventure
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Solo quad bike Adventure Poas Views + Local Dairy Farm Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Private & custom tours
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.0 out of 10 with 19 reviews
8/10
19 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Paz Waterfalls
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.2/10
17 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9.4/10
26 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Volcan Poas: Volcan Poas National Park Flora & Fauna Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.2 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.2/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
San José: Private Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Experience
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San José Photoshoot Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Water activities
See all 33 activitiesDay Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
8.4/10
55 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
7.2/10
15 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sarapiqui River Rafting
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III Costa Rica
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Peninsula of Life Natural Experience with Humpback Whales
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
8.4 out of 10 with 16 reviews
8.4/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sarapiqui River Extreme White Water Rafting Class IV
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 66 reviews
10/10
66 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose Rafting Class 2-3 with Connection to La Fortuna
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9/10
23 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 264 reviews
9.8/10
264 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 60 reviews
9.8/10
60 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.8/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San José: Gastronomy of Costa Rica & Folk Dance
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica Coffee Tasting Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
San José: Waterfall, Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3h Tasting Session in San Jose with 33 Local Foods & Drinks
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
4h Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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