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 $1,163

per person

Jan 24 - Jan 31

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Montreal (YUL) to San José (SJO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)

Love the Monte Carlo. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2026-01-24/2026-01-31/?FromAirport=YUL&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=2245939&paandie=true&dealMarker=QuK1rqMZPHJRtS78TWM_27Ql0bFVuj3JGJ9e2j13A33BXQWA4OS8ejh9NhnJy-dV)

![The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2310000/2307400/2307339/77052cfa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

CA $2,341

per person

Dec 13 - Dec 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

Absolutely stunning!!!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/go/package/search/FlightHotel/2025-12-13/2025-12-18/?FromAirport=YTO&Destination=SJO&NumRoom=1&NumAdult=2&NumChild=0&hotelId=2307339&paandie=true&dealMarker=QuK1rqMZPHJRtS78TWM_27f4sSY2eZdK_V-OPXLicw-bU6OILvr_igXC6TQGNri4)

![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 $3,304

per person

Jan 24 - Jan 31

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO)

No reviews

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### 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

7.6/10

29 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $155

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

48 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $224

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

6.8/10

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $121

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)

![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

7/10

8 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $190

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/one-day-tour-fortuna-hots-springs.a664950.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

9.8/10

8 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $190

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)

![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+

7.6/10

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)

![Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2580302/2985163b-83c2-470b-ace5-d4dad8e1977b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Monkey Tour With Local Cuisine

3h

9.8/10

6 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $113

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/monkey-tour-with-local-cuisine.a2580302.activity-details?&rid=502512&location=Mercado+Central&swp=off)

![Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/f031de27-540b-46bc-a7a9-ccbb29118130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Bar Crawl in City centre San Jose

3h

7.8/10

12 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-crawl-in-city-centre-san-jose.a45968827.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 $261

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)

![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

8.8/10

15 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $49

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

![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

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)

![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+

7.6/10

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)

![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 $261

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)

![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

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $275

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 $337

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)

![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 $394

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)

![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 $254

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)

![From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47964825/1509110a-59c4-4fe4-aafd-82631a318eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From San José: Poas Volcano, Café Doka and La Paz Waterfalls

10h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $219

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-tour-to-poas-volcano-cafe-doka-and-la-paz-waterfalls.a47964825.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 $261

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)

![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 $71

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

8.4/10

5 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $276

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 $130

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)

![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)

![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 $508

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)

![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 $324

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)

![Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Holiday Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3281401/78cf3948-1769-483f-a94d-e00342202cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Holiday Package

6d

Free cancellation available

CA $2,609

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/costa-rica-pura-vida-6d-5n-holiday-package.a3281401.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 $251

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)

![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 $82

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)

![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 $194

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)

![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 $186

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)

### 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 tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972771/26322841-e285-475e-bde8-f2dd672d830c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### San Jose By Night tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

4h

9.4/10

20 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $83

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)

![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

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

2h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

12h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $394

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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### 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)

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### Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose

2h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $71

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### 2 Hour Art Class Exhibition of More than 100 Art Works

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose

4h

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $118

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h

Free cancellation available

CA $194

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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1h

Free cancellation available

CA $42

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

16h

7.6/10

29 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $155

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h 30m

6.8/10

7 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $121

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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8h

7/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $168

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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11h

Free cancellation available

CA $223

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3d

Free cancellation available

CA $917

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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8h

Free cancellation available

CA $168

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Fun at the Ocean with Barbecue at the Beach - Ocean Yacht 48ft

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $5,838

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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## 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

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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#### 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 entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.

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Santo Tomas Hotel

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