Title: Mercado Central in Merced - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Mercado Central Tours and Activities

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![Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2246000/2245939/d57d433d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

CA $1,536

per person

Feb 4 - Feb 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Edmonton (YEG) to San José (SJO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)

Love the Monte Carlo. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

![Vista Suites at Parador](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111250000/111242700/111242652/778e71e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Vista Suites at Parador

CA $2,470

per person

Feb 18 - Feb 25

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Beautiful setting and comfortable room in the Vista Suites. Lots of picture taking on the property of wildlife. Very friendly staff and great personalized service.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

![Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1490000/1484900/1484897/71dcb97d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection

CA $5,751

per person

Jan 27 - Feb 3

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)

The staff and property were AMAZING-clean, accommodating, present, and beyond kind! Pura Vida!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

### Tours & day trips

[See all 119 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

16h

8.2/10

31 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $154

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

14h

9.2/10

50 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $222~~CA $200

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-experience-full-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1214544.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/fcff911d-1325-4e5d-bdab-e9b6d1d9184f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

3h 30m

9/10

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $121~~CA $108

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

12h

9/10

9 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $188

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/a78449f6-3c54-4a7c-aa12-b01859f80f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

16h

7.8/10

11 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $188

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

14h

9/10

22 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $264~~CA $237

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Exper...

9h

9.8/10

34 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $245~~CA $220

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano-la-paz-waterfall-gardens-and-coffee-plantation-experience.a44830499.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

2h+

8/10

28 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $94

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/72dfc7b1-7d8e-4f02-91f1-cead05282f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

4h

9.4/10

51 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $110

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1246447/68847130-21ea-4cf1-bb76-1bab5c5c82f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees

2h 30m

9/10

17 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $49~~CA $44

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-nature-tour-sloths-birds-and-trees.a1246447.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 37 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214523/02562c43-9305-4aa6-bf2e-1a5e3426a13a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

14h

9/10

22 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $264~~CA $237

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-full-day-combo-tour-with-lunch-and-dinner.a1214523.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/419793/83a26255-dc37-4453-80a6-e842a9037dae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

2h+

8/10

28 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $94

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rainforest-adventures-in-costa-rica-aerial-tram-tour-braulio-carrillo.a419793.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2238116/271d996a-4993-4ddb-9a4f-f779be1368cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

3h

9.2/10

30 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $72~~CA $64

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/zip-line-la-carpintera-half-day-tour-zipline-rappel-hiking-in-san-jose.a2238116.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1166298/07ae1a03-bdd8-4ae5-829e-8237fb675db8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### One Day Tour 2 Activities to choose (Zipline, quad bike and more) from San ...

10h

10/10

8 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $272

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-2-activities-to-choose-zipline-quad-bike-and-more-from-san-jose.a1166298.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351508/dc57ae82-4116-4f8f-9e48-9040b53ea6fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

13h

6.6/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $348~~CA $313

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monteverde-sky-tram-hanging-bridges-cloud-forest-tour-from-san-jose.a1351508.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940350/9f9cd604-0cfd-4861-8279-e5ebb54524ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From San Jose: La Paz Waterfall Gardens Guided Day Tour

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $251

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-paz-waterfall-gardens-day-trip-from-san-jose.a47940350.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1642564/1d45f469-eaac-4397-925f-eca3503a8326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rio Celeste Waterfall at Tenorio Volcano and Sloth Watching Tour From San J...

8h

6/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $258

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rio-celeste-waterfall-at-tenorio-volcano-and-sloth-watching-tour-from-san-jose.a1642564.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/82e5b086-ff3b-42e5-9399-24ea3131d65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa

12h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $390

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose: 2 Days of Rural Adventure, Horseback Riding, and Artisanal Cheese...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475517/67b366f1-c69b-41e5-8e6a-dc69caf260c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose: 2 Days of Rural Adventure, Horseback Riding, and Artisanal Cheese...

2d

Free cancellation available

CA $560

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-2-days-of-rural-adventure-horseback-riding-and-artisanal-cheese-tasting.a50475517.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1373435/cb40794e-0138-4d04-a6f2-80f485a2265e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Night hike wildlife observation in Santa Elena Monteverde

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $70

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-hike-wildlife-observation-in-santa-elena-monteverde.a1373435.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 31 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2978537/956c29c9-3cb6-4d35-99df-f4ff5fb1eea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring

10h

9.2/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $274

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-and-baldi-hot-spring.a2978537.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2869410/8f65e2a3-6704-45e9-b4e7-331c66eb5b59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Dinner + Typical dance show at the best viewpoint in San José

5h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $129

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/dinner-typical-show-in-the-best-viewpoint-of-the-city.a2869410.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50010492/8745f7be-53d5-44bc-a6b6-c4af964999e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.

1d

Free cancellation available

CA $503

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-fortuna-full-day-transport-from-san-jose.a50010492.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46362314/de6ebf9f-b3b3-4be8-8091-59d8586553d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $115

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-custom-guided-tour-in-san-jose.a46362314.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351424/acac6f34-edf1-4ca1-9dd3-f3b6e781692b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Centre

4h

Free cancellation available

CA $321

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-from-san-jose-to-sloths-other-wildlife-rescue-centre.a1351424.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Carara National Park: Guided Walk Carara Costa Rica Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48185256/36c75c88-309b-4a05-89a7-83f6f6e31384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Carara National Park: Guided Walk Carara Costa Rica Nature

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $195

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/carara-national-park-guided-walk-carara-costa-rica-nature.a48185256.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Between Wheels and Flavours of San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49276128/478ad8a0-a9a0-4bf5-9869-86270dfe598f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Between Wheels and Flavours of San José

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/between-wheels-and-flavours-of-san-jose.a49276128.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50163488/c690b920-95bc-4496-84ce-46123406cd9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Poás Volcano and La Paz Falls Coffee Tour from San José

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $248

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/poas-volcano-and-la-paz-falls-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a50163488.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48582288/97ad98fc-78c7-4b6e-9836-0c4c9685e437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San José walking tour: History, Culture and Coffee tasting

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $77

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Arenal Volcano + Hot Springs +Hanging Bridges Adventure in Nature](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44985790/a836983d-892b-4087-848e-9128bb74ac81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Arenal Volcano + Hot Springs +Hanging Bridges Adventure in Nature

14h

CA $482

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-hot-springs-hanging-bridges-adventure-in-nature.a44985790.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

[See all 16 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops)

![San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class

4h

9.6/10

20 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $69~~CA $62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-tour-farm-to-table-dinner-cocktails-classes.a3972771.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

2h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46221987/15e34db4-b325-41e5-88c8-87c7eb5af514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Chocolate Making and Tasting at a Local Factory in San José

2h

9.8/10

8 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $81~~CA $72

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-making-and-tasting-at-a-local-factory-in-san-jose.a46221987.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802416/82e5b086-ff3b-42e5-9399-24ea3131d65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Combo Arenal: Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Thermal Spa

12h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $390

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/combo-arenal-waterfalls-hanging-bridges-thermal-spa.a47802416.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48252436/9758a89c-40ee-40e7-a771-f282ffbc8d6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose: Cacao & Chocolate Workshop

1h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-cacao-chocolate-workshop.a48252436.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49730683/9e0eeb5d-5647-4e20-aece-b1e61aac15f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose

2h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $70

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/chocolate-tour-with-bike-machines-near-san-jose.a49730683.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Britt Coffee Tour  From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977092/cd43f83a-a3eb-48d9-a9db-5bc23f5bc99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose

4h

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $117

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/britt-coffee-tour-from-san-jose.a977092.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Taste San Jose with 34 Flavours That Define Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50808962/b86f7a91-77ff-4c93-bc59-64ee837992cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Taste San Jose with 34 Flavours That Define Costa Rica

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $105

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/taste-san-jose-with-34-flavours-that-define-costa-rica.a50808962.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Costa Rica's Tropical fruit Guided Tasting in San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50914290/6eeabae4-8785-43ae-a730-4b80298f19ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Costa Rica's Tropical fruit Guided Tasting in San Jose

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $68

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-ricas-tropical-fruit-guided-tasting-in-san-jose.a50914290.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Fuego Tico: A Costa Rican BBQ Experience in San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50950032/86eb79d9-504f-484c-8212-bec7caa48a81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Fuego Tico: A Costa Rican BBQ Experience in San Jose

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $133

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fuego-tico-a-costa-rican-bbq-experience-in-san-jose.a50950032.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963637/56b19452-0650-4dfc-b6d5-d4c3f3f7f252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

16h

8.2/10

31 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $154

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/a78449f6-3c54-4a7c-aa12-b01859f80f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch

16h

7.8/10

11 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $188

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-hots-springs-arenal-volcano-view-with-lunch.a664950.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4596514/021ee29f-cc95-4542-a93a-6047780a93f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Fortuna: Jungle Safari Float Sarapiqui to San Jose

8h

7/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $166

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/la-fortuna-jungle-safari-float-sarapiqui-to-san-jose.a4596514.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44630828/c866d0d3-80db-4025-9a87-e48946d82e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From San Jose: 3-Day Tortuguero National Park Excursion

3d

Free cancellation available

CA $907

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-san-jose-3-day-tortuguero-national-park-excursion.a44630828.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4849548/6f369bd8-d977-4a92-ac9a-5efa697da847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rafting Class 3-4 "Jungle Run": Río Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

8h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $116

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a4849548.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/901708/8427b33d-812e-484b-9a22-f6be355e4b23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Adventure Combo (Canopy Tour & Rafting) with Lunch From San Jose

10h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $230

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adventure-combo-canopy-tour-rafting-from-san-jose.a901708.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![San Jose Rafting Class 3-4 with Connection to La Fortuna](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755898/8f15f32e-c62e-44c2-90ac-145f7230ec34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose Rafting Class 3-4 with Connection to La Fortuna

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $166

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-rafting-class-3-4-with-connection-to-la-fortuna.a4755898.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48112440/04e6b925-1369-406a-8d6a-f201abc20070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Uvita: Kayak & Snorkel Private Tour - Marino Ballena N. Park

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $187

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/uvita-marino-ballena-national-park-sea-kayak-snorkel.a48112440.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48153546/c53a480c-815a-4a2d-8970-0cf0f9349a03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Jaco Beach: Surfing in Costa Rica - All levels and Ages

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $195

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jaco-beach-surfing-in-costa-rica-all-levels-and-ages.a48153546.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![La Fortuna: Rafting Pacuare & Shuttle to SJO or Puerto Viejo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47793821/a938d9fc-371e-4d34-ae87-857a21c8f450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### La Fortuna: Rafting Pacuare & Shuttle to SJO or Puerto Viejo

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $209

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rafting-pacuare-la-fortuna-w-shuttle-to-sjo-or-puerto-viejo.a47793821.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

## Reviews of Mercado Central

4

Top destination

5 - Excellent

4

4 - Good

9

3 - Okay

4

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

### 5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The seafood soup is something to try there !!

### Popular places to visit

![San Jose featuring forests and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/115000/115800-San-Jose-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Central Park

4/5(25 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Central-Park-Hospital.d507591.Vacation-Attraction)

![San Jose Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/346d4338f82e57cd37ced8ec5cc07a2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Jose Cathedral

4/5(35 reviews)

After visiting San Jose Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Cathedral-San-Jose.d502511.Vacation-Attraction)

![Plaza de la Cultura](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/869abf9a8be7b782e47be1d61c925482.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Plaza de la Cultura

4/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of San José with a stop at Plaza de la Cultura. Discover the fascinating museums in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Plaza-De-La-Cultura-San-Jose.d507593.Vacation-Attraction)

![National Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c112e3191cf77f29d1d0f769294fd85f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### National Theater

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/National-Theater-San-Jose.d502510.Vacation-Attraction)

![Morazan Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/86b8b516ea350e15454e00eeac924b38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Morazan Park

4/5(21 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Morazan-Park-San-Jose.d507589.Vacation-Attraction)

![Parque Espana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/dfa0386d2cc591d121e09ae0d2f777fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Parque Espana

3.5/5(6 reviews)

After visiting Parque Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Espana-San-Jose.d507590.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Mercado Central

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### 

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Costa-Rica.h15745.Hotel-Information)

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Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Calle Central y Tercera Av. 15 San Francisco San Jose

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Barceló San José

Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose

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### 

Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

5th Street, El Carmen San José San José

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### 

Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3 San José San José

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Urban-Green-Hotel-Suites.h68218522.Hotel-Information)

![Hotel Presidente](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1130000/1127000/1126992/364e9fcb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Hotel Presidente

Avenida Central, Calle 7 San José San José

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Presidente.h1126992.Hotel-Information)

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Taormina Hotel and Casino 

Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón San José san jose

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### 

Santo Tomas Hotel

7th Avenue, between 3rd and 5th Street San José San Jose

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Santo-Tomas-Historical-Property.h65015.Hotel-Information)

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### 

Hotel Cultura Plaza

Avenida Central, Calle 5 San José San Jose

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