Barrio Escalante
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 fascinating museums.

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 at 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
You can get tickets for a performance at National Theater during 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 scene in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, ATV and more) from San Jose

Doka, Grecia & Sarchi Oxcart Factories and stores From San Jose
Top hotels in Barrio Escalante

BEE Suites San Jose - Escalante

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Barceló San José
Breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Had a few issues with the room - no fridge and the top security lock was missing (and the frame split where the door had been pushed in). A high concern, but they got me a fridge and repaired it with a new lock within 30 minutes. I was quite impressed with how quickly they resolved the issues.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
15 minutes from the airport the property is very spacious with lot of amenities - Gym, Swimming Pool, Gaming Zone etc. Buffet Breakfast was delicious. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center
The common areas like the lobby and the pools are lovely. They take pride in their gardening and it shows. The staff were all helpful and courteous. The hotel is working to rejuvenate rooms and hallways. As I walked around I could see that some areas had been refurbished. Unfortunately, our room ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Escalante

Carmen
If you're spending some time in Carmen, National Center of Art and Culture and Casa Amarilla are top sights worth seeing.

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 neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or National Theater.

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 are top sights worth seeing.

Zapote
While there might not be top attractions in Zapote, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.

Santa Teresa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Teresa and surrounding area, you can visit Mercado Central and Plaza de la Cultura.

