Things to do in San Juan

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San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

P1,809
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

P11,247
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

P8,207
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Aerial Tram Experience: Rainforest Flyover & Nature Gardens

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

P4,742
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

P2,128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

P3,847
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

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

P10,274
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
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Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Activity duration is 14 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 202 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,136 per adult
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Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Braulio Carrillo National Park Aerial Tram Experience Pass

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,791 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 12,470 per adult
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Water activities

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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Activity duration is 16 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,757 per adult
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Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,150 per adult
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What to do in San Juan

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Known as La Cueva del Monstruo, this vibrant stadium pulses with the passionate energy of Deportivo Saprissa's purple-clad fans. Experience Costa Rican football culture at its most electric during evening matches.
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Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in San Juan is visit National Theater. Tick this top attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of this area's shopping and bars and pubs.
How do I spend a day in San Juan?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge. Then, tour other areas of San Juan for a bite to eat and some shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in San Juan?
National Theater is ranked the top tourist attraction near San Juan, so don't go home without checking it out.
Is three days enough to stay in San Juan?
With a three-day break in San Juan, it'll be easy to enjoy the area's many great attractions, including National Theater and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge.
Is San Juan a walkable neighborhood?
If walking around new destinations is your thing, San Juan won't disappoint. You can get to leading attractions like National Theater and Museo Homenaje Joaquín García Monge on foot. At 3 kilometers from the center, the popular neighborhood of Carmen is also close enough for a good stroll. The same goes for Uruca, roughly 3 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in San Juan with kids?
Planning what to do in San Juan with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're traveling with teenagers or little ones, there are loads of family-friendly sights to keep everyone happy here.

What to do in San Juan for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in San Juan, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Casa Amarilla.
Are there free things to do in San Juan?
You won't have to search high and low for free things to do in San Juan. If you ask a local tour guide and they'll share tips for places and attractions you can experience at no charge. A good free option to check out is Sabana Park.

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