Carmen Travel Guide

San José
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Popular places to visit

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Morazan Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Morazan Park, a lovely green space in San José. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Morazan Park
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Parque Espana

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Parque Espana, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.

Parque Espana
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National Park

4/5(10 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at National Park, a lovely green space in San José. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

National Park
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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.

Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital
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National Center of Art and Culture

3/5(3 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Center of Art and Culture in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

National Center of Art and Culture
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Asamblea Legislativa

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Asamblea Legislativa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Asamblea Legislativa

Things to do

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San Jose by Night: Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

Rp1.221.577
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
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Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose, Costa Rica

Rp525.742
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose, Costa Rica
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Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine

Rp1.237.040
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine
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The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour

Rp3.479.175
Per adult
The Authentic Tortuguero National Park One Day Tour
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Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose

Rp587.439
Per adult
Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica

Rp649.446
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose Costa Rica
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Top hotels in Carmen

Santo Tomas Hotel
Santo Tomas Hotel
3 out of 5
7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp931.616 per night from 30 May to 31 May
Rp931.616
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Perfect quick overnight stay
"Easy and quick check in and great staff!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Santo Tomas Hotel
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José
The price is Rp2.501.122 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp2.501.122
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"The hotel staff.was extremely helpful and friendly. They were always keeping an eye out for us and making sure we did not roam in areas that were not safe."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
3.5 out of 5
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp1.772.231 per night from 3 May to 4 May
Rp1.772.231
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We liked the in-house restaurant which was very good! The staff in general was excellent. We liked that we got a breakfast bag when we left for the airport at 4 AM . The hotel also helped us find a good cab driver to the airport. The only negative thing was the area surrounding the hotel. It was ..."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
BEE Suites Escalante
BEE Suites Escalante
3.5 out of 5
San José, Barrio Escalante., San José, San José
The price is Rp1.205.282 per night from 28 May to 29 May
Rp1.205.282
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Beautiful clean secure and safe lots of restaurants and bars"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

BEE Suites Escalante
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
3 out of 5
Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11, Frente al Parque Morazan, San José, San Jose
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.536.476 per night from 15 May to 16 May
Rp1.536.476
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)
"Sin palabras"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas
Hotel Cultura Plaza
Hotel Cultura Plaza
3 out of 5
Avenida Central, Calle 5, 25 Mt de la Plaza de la Cultura, San José, San Jose
The price is Rp1.031.794 per night from 7 May to 8 May
Rp1.031.794
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Recommended. Had a great stay! ❤️"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Hotel Cultura Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Carmen

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Barrio Escalante

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit National Park and San Pedro Mall.

Barrio Escalante
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La California

4/5(1 area review)

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 Park or National Museum of Costa Rica.

La California
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Amón

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Amón, TEOR/éTica and Edificio Metálico are top sights worth seeing.

Amón
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Yoses

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Yoses. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, San Pedro Mall and National Park are a few top places to visit.

Yoses
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Catedral

If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
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Santa Teresa

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Morazan Park and Mercado Central.

Santa Teresa

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