Title: University of Costa Rica in San José - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# University of Costa Rica Tours and Activities

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![Apartamentos Cityzen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87890000/87889400/87889307/78e4d989_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Apartamentos Cityzen

CA $1,442

per person

Jan 11 - Jan 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to San José (SJO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)

Good place close to airport

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

![Tumbo Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110650000/110647000/110646920/f9a4f8bb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Tumbo Resort

CA $11,623

per person

Feb 14 - Feb 21

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to San José (SJO)

No reviews

![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 $3,412

per person

Feb 8 - Feb 14

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Edmonton (YEG) to San José (SJO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Fabulous grounds, amazing staff, beautiful high-quality furnishing, exceptional views of Arenal. We loved every moment.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

### Tours & day trips

[See all 121 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $152

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-tortuga-island-from-san-jose.a4963637.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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

51 reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $220~~CA $198

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $119~~CA $107

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $187

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&swp=off)

![From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/664950/24b375a0-61de-4b73-a3ef-5a65cc7b7633.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 $187

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $262~~CA $235

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $249~~CA $224

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $93

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $109

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 39 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $262~~CA $235

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $93

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $71~~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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $269

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $345~~CA $310

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $235

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $249

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $256

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $386

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $554

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 31 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $271

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/arenal-volcano-and-baldi-hot-spring.a2978537.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $127

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $497

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $114

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $318

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $193

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/between-wheels-and-flavours-of-san-jose.a49276128.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $246

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $76

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-real-coffee-experience.a48582288.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $477

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&swp=off)

### Classes & workshops

[See all 16 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $68~~CA $61

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $48

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details?&rid=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $80~~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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $386

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=502513&location=University+of+Costa+Rica&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 $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Chocolate Tour with Bike machines near San Jose

2h 30m

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $69

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Britt Coffee Tour From San Jose

4h

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $116

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![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 $104

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $68

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $131

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

16h

8.2/10

31 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $152

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

16h

7.8/10

11 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $187

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

8h

7/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $164

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

3d

Free cancellation available

CA $898

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

8h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $115

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

10h

10/10

2 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $228

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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8h

Free cancellation available

CA $164

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $185

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h

Free cancellation available

CA $193

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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

10h

Free cancellation available

CA $207

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Popular places to visit

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#### National Museum of Costa Rica

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.Vacation-Attraction)

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#### Parque Espana

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)

#### Museo de Insectos

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museo de Insectos during your travels in San Pedro. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Museo-De-Insectos-San-Jose.d553248621532965406.Vacation-Attraction)

#### San Pedro Mall

During your visit to San Pedro, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at San Pedro Mall. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Pedro-Mall-San-Jose.d6071343.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Multiplaza del Este Mall

During your visit to Curridabat, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Multiplaza del Este Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Multiplaza-Del-Este-Mall-San-Jose.d6203398.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica

You can learn about the history of San José with a visit to Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Estacion-Del-Ferrocarril-De-Costa-Rica-San-Jose.d553248621532965394.Vacation-Attraction)

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Casa Echavarria

Diagonal a entrada del LANAME, U.C.R San Pedro San Jose

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50 Mts Norte de la Entrada de Derecho de Mercedes San José

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Great Veiws 17th Floor IFreses! WiFI, A/C, Pool.

 Curridabat San José

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In The Wind Hostel And Guesthouse

100m west of Roosevelt School San Pedro San José

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 Curridabat San José

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Apartotel Tairona

75 metros Oeste de Taco Bell San Pedro San José

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San Pedro de Montes de Oca San Pedro San Jose

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San José, Barrio Escalante. San José San José

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Avenida 8 calle 43 los yoses San Pedro Los yoses

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