Things to Do in San Jose

Galeria Roberto Lizano

Vaya Con Silla de Ruedas

• Tours

Parque de España

American Express

Guanacaste's Day

National Symphony Orchestra Concerts

Castilian House Language School and Lodge

Galería Kandinsky

Owned by the daughter of one of Costa Rica's most prominent modern painters, Rafa Fernández, this small...

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Las Garzas Handicraft market

This is an appealing collection of artisans' shops in a suburb on the outskirts of San José. It includes...

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Plaza Esmerelda

Part working jewelry factory, part shopping center, part tourist trap, this is still a good place to...

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Suraska

Among the selections here are ceramics, mobiles, and jewelry. This store tends to carry higher-quality...

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Malety

At this outlet in San José, you can shop for locally produced leather bags, briefcases, purses, wallets,...

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Green Turtle

This large shop has a vast selection of handicrafts and souvenirs. Most of it is of very standard to...

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Spyrogyra Butterfly Garden

This butterfly garden is smaller and less elaborate than the Butterfly Farm , but it provides a good...

• Zoos/Aquariums

Museo de Los Niños (Children's Museum)

If you're traveling with children, you'll definitely want to come here, and you might want to visit even...

• Museums

Parque Zoológico Simón Bolívar

This zoo no longer suffers from the overwhelming sense of neglect and despair that once plagued it, though...

• Zoos/Aquariums

Galería Jacobo Karpio

This excellent gallery handles some of the more adventurous modern art to be found in Costa Rica. Karpio...

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Arte Latino

This gallery carries original artwork in a variety of media, featuring predominantly Central American...

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Costa Rica Guided Tour

Virgin of the Sea Celebrations

New Year's Day

Bonanza Cattle Show

Festejos Populares (Year-End Festival)