Carmen Travel Guide
San José
Popular places to visit
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.
Parque Espana
After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
National Park
After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
If Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of San José.
Casa Amarilla
You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Casa Amarilla. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
National Center of Art and Culture
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Center of Art and Culture in San José. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets
Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
San José walking tour History, Culture and Chocolate
Top hotels in Carmen
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Urban Green Hotel & Suites
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Taormina Hotel and Casino
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
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.
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.
Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Dolorosa
Though Dolorosa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Jose Cathedral and Central Park.