Title: Visit Carmen: Best of Carmen, San José Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Carmen

## San José

![Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/ea5a7091-fd66-444c-83b9-da016493dd59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/11e66af7-7632-499b-ae06-43f0927b5556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/5a7fc7af-bd70-4b6e-896d-d06df8251c56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/ffe9d9fa-978d-40db-9d5f-9d76f9fa7a24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/0daa3293-ef66-4a57-81ec-7850d5ae99aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Carmen

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[San José travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Jos.dx603085)

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### Popular places to visit

![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area. 

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

![Parque Espana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/6a764366-e563-4e40-a60f-7a3c2b961227.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 entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area. 

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

#### Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital

2/5(1 review)

Though Rafael Angel Calderon Guardia Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of San José while you are here. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rafael-Angel-Calderon-Guardia-Hospital-Carmen.d553248622663192114.Vacation-Attraction)

#### National Park

4.5/5(48 reviews)

After visiting National Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San José. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/National-Park-San-Jose.d507594.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Casa Amarilla

You can learn about the history of San José when you stop by Casa Amarilla. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Casa-Amarilla-Amon.d553248621532965396.Vacation-Attraction)

#### National Center of Art and Culture

4/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at National Center of Art and Culture, an entertaining place to visit in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/National-Center-Of-Art-And-Culture-San-Jose.d502501.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054373/b1a75615-9848-40d3-82d1-b3a76c6562b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

CA $118

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/catamaran-ocean-king-manuel-antonio.a2054373.activity-details)

![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=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $76

per adult

**92%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details)

![Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48181042/b63aeead-196e-4e0d-b26f-1de739eee7a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

CA $48

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alajuela-coffee-plantation-guided-tour-with-tasting.a48181042.activity-details)

![ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47970907/9858f2e7-49d1-494c-b4b0-cdc4bfb19774.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ

CA $185

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details)

![Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/140cbd5e-6cbe-4cf6-8f79-80d93578b000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $231

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details)

![Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/1c81724e-fe54-465a-86f9-5f9861f39b21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

CA $246

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano.a44830499.activity-details)

[See all activities in San José](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## Carmen Hotel Deals

![Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4800/4791/3b73ab16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola

5th Street, El Carmen San José San José

CA $166

CA $188 total

Apr 24 - Apr 25

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (215 reviews)

Thank you for everything...

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=4791&PinnedHotelID=4791&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

![Urban Green Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68220000/68218600/68218522/fefe5e49_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Urban Green Hotel & Suites

Avenida Primera, Calles 1 y 3 San José San José

CA $117

CA $132 total

Apr 24 - Apr 25

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)

El staff fue súper atento y amables. Los desayunos deliciosos.la habitación limpia . La ubicación muy buena .

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=68218522&PinnedHotelID=68218522&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

![Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/b4ae9c92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St San José San Jose

CA $142

CA $160 total

May 5 - May 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

The property is in a great location for seeing the main areas of San Jose. The restaurant food and service was great!

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F05%2F2026&endDate=06%2F05%2F2026&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

![Santo Tomas Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/65100/65015/8813efac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Santo Tomas Hotel

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

CA $93

CA $105 total

May 4 - May 5

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Friendly and helpful staff. Felt like staying at a friend’s home. Wonderful breakfast made to order

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F05%2F2026&endDate=05%2F05%2F2026&selected=65015&PinnedHotelID=65015&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

![Taormina Hotel and Casino ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1700000/1691000/1690950/b9347ff5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Taormina Hotel and Casino 

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

CA $181

CA $260 total

Apr 7 - Apr 8

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)

Room was not cleaned property. For tourist this is not the hotel to stay at unless you are a single man looking for a quick partner if you know what i mean.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=1690950&PinnedHotelID=1690950&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

![Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1310000/1304400/1304395/2bfa27d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Avenida 3 entre calles 9 y 11 San José San Jose

CA $137

CA $154 total

Apr 28 - Apr 29

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Good hotel for the price. Kind of appears to be in a little “shady” area of the city, but the propery was totally fenced with guards on the property the entire time, so we totally felt safe leaving our car and all our luggage in the car while we were gone all day rafting. The staff were all friendly ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F04%2F2026&endDate=29%2F04%2F2026&selected=1304395&PinnedHotelID=1304395&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976393228)

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## Check Carmen hotel availability

[Tonight

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### Other neighbourhoods around Carmen

![Aerial view of La Sabana Park, Costa Rica National Stadium and San Jose, Costa Rica Skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438337/e07ff0fa-7a70-421e-b174-bca70fcf40d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Barrio Escalante

 Barrio Escalante might not have many top sights, but San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Barrio-Escalante.dx553248635975438337)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### La California

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

 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 of Costa Rica. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-La-California.dx3000007698)

![La Sabana Park and Costa Rica National Stadium	
](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399537/33302895-9bc3-42dc-b5a0-2c26d4a43fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Amón

4/5(8 area reviews)

 If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Amon.dx553248635976399537)

![Catedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/1ae666d8-074a-4175-b4d9-873500eedd7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Catedral

 If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Catedral.dx553248635976384567)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Santa Teresa

 If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Teresa and surrounding area, you can visit Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Mercado Central. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Santa-Teresa.dx553248635976397456)

![Beautiful aerial view go the San Jose Cathedral in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396012/d33ff28e-9e8a-4212-9731-6a0338f089d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Merced

 While visiting Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Merced.dx553248635976396012)

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