Santa Lucia 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Top hotels in Santa Lucia
Barceló San José
This hotel clearly used to be a very nice place, but it just hasn't been maintained and the location is less than ideal. For the price we paid, it was a fine experience, but I likely wouldn't stay again. Because it is surrounded by highways it is impossible to explore the city or even walk to food ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
Our bathroom tap was broken. Couldn’t run the water at all, I think the censor was broken. And the shower head was broken and only a small stream of water was coming out. Our coffee machine also was broken had to hold down the buttons for it to work.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
The room was quite spacious and very comfortable. TV has English speaking channels. Very short ride from the airport.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Average select but wait service Excellent
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
It was a clean. Breakfast could have been better but it was ok for continental. I had a very slow check-in but it could have been because multiple families arrived at the same time.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Amazing stay. All staff in hotel is super nice specially in the breakfast restaurant. Food was delicious. Beautiful hotel grounds.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucia
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
San Bosco
While San Bosco isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Sabana Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón 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.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica 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.
