Barrio Escalante Travel Guide
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 acclaimed art galleries.
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 of Costa Rica
You can make plans for a show at National Theater of Costa Rica 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
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Top hotels in Barrio Escalante
BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante
The condo was clean but smelled of disinfectant. The smell was so unpleasant that I had to keep the window open all the time. Although the window stayed open for the entire time, the smell remained. As soon as I stepped into this condo, I called the BEE management and asked for a different condo, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Barceló San José
I’ve genuinely never stayed anywhere quite like this—and not in a good way. This hotel is so far from 5-star, it’s hard to know where to begin. On arrival, there was just one person working at reception during what we were told is peak season. You’re forced into a single queue for everything—check-in, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Nos llevamos la mala experiencia que el check in era a las 3pm y nos hicieron esperar hasta casi las 5pm porque no estaban disponibles, y el personal se mostraba bastante estresado por la cantidad de personas con el mismo inconveniente y no fueron muy empaticos con los huéspedes. El hotel está un ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Staff was nice and accommodating we left for airport early so we had the breakfast to go which was nice
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
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Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Escalante
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture.
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.
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 of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
