Carmen
San José
Popular places to visit
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.
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 scene.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Central Market Alajuela
You can do some window-shopping at Central Market Alajuela during your visit to Alajuela. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Multiplaza Mall Escazu
During your visit to San Rafael, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
You can do some window-shopping at Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center during your stay in Pozos.
Things to do
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Top hotels in Carmen
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
The welcome was good and very friendly everything was clean and the room suited our needs
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Room was great and clean. Breakfast was so good with plenty of options. Enjoyed the two nights. Close to the airport and not noisy from airplanes overhead until 6 am. Helpful front desk.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Overall one of the best in the capital
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Great place to stay close to the AirPort with a nice breakfast area. Staff were great and room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Barceló San José
Clean, friendly and courteous staff, good restaurants
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
The breakfast was AMAZING. Hotel was clean. Great location. Lovely restaurants opposite.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carmen
San José
While San José might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Mall and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Cacique
While there might not be top attractions in Cacique, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ojo de Agua Spa Park and City Mall.
Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cariari Golf Course and Cariari Bowling Center while you're in town.
Pavas
While there might not be top attractions in Pavas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Itskazú.
Rohrmoser
Rohrmoser might not have many top sights, but Estadio Nacional and National Stadium of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Uruca
If you're spending some time in Uruca, Amusement Park San Jose and Pueblo Antiguo are top sights worth seeing.
