Title: Visit El Ciprés: Best of El Ciprés, San José Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in El Ciprés](https://expedia.ca/El-Cipres-San-Jose-Hotels.0-n3000007718-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San José](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San José](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Activities)[El Ciprés Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-El-Cipres.d3000007718.Car-Rental-Guide)[El Ciprés Vacations](https://expedia.ca/El-Cipres.d3000007718.Destination-Travel-Guides) # El Ciprés ## San José ## Visit El Ciprés Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San José travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Jos.dx603085) * * * ### 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) ![Parque Viva](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a44e30db32b9516405a7b00d72b69f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Parque Viva Learn about the events happening at Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Parque-Viva-San-Jose.d553248634304701374.Vacation-Attraction) ![National Museum of Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0053286962ad58d985a019b1d3908252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Museum of Costa Rica 4.5/5(23 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/National-Museum-Of-Costa-Rica-Catedral.d502506.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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Morazan-Park-San-Jose.d507589.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) ![Hacienda Alsacia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c9b65385e463c7f7ae69f12c222fcb02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hacienda Alsacia Enjoy an outing to Hacienda Alsacia during your stay in San Isidro. [](https://expedia.ca/Hacienda-Alsacia-San-Jose.d553248635976095285.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/f031de27-540b-46bc-a7a9-ccbb29118130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose CA $55 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bar-crawl-in-downtown-san-jose.a45968827.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 $188 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/isla-tortuga-desde-san-jose.a47970907.activity-details) ![ASSISTTOURS](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience CA $244 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-poas-volcano.a44830499.activity-details) ![San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/274749/cb5b2ad7-162a-4cd1-b718-cc9eb01ff120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner CA $72 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-by-night-small-group-food-and-culture-tour-with-dinner.a274749.activity-details) ![manuel antonio national park tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353988/9cfc7e85-2db9-46d8-92db-3d3adb2671dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose CA $237 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/manuel-antonio-national-park-sightseeing-and-wildlife-day-tour-from-san-jose.a1353988.activity-details) ![Our VIP City Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1351460/e8c94d5b-f77e-4443-b2b0-a1c89b71bcd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour CA $109 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-jose-walking-and-bus-city-tour.a1351460.activity-details) [See all activities in San José](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Jose.d603085.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## El Ciprés Hotel Deals ![Barceló San José](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/790000/789000/788912/85eda134_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló San José Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose CA $115 CA $130 total Nov 27 - Nov 28 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,767 reviews) It's not free, Hotel. Com charger $15.00 per room par day Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F11%2F2025&endDate=28%2F11%2F2025&selected=788912&PinnedHotelID=788912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007718) ![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/3f2af0e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo CA $162 CA $183 total Nov 5 - Nov 6 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,348 reviews) Nice Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025&selected=921872&PinnedHotelID=921872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007718) ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/6dfcadbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia CA $104 CA $118 total Nov 27 - Nov 28 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,747 reviews) Airport shuttle is not easy to find and runs only every hour. The standard room is much smaller than depicted and there is no elevator. Otherwise quieter than expected. The breakfast was okay. Friendly staff. Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F11%2F2025&endDate=28%2F11%2F2025&selected=1039787&PinnedHotelID=1039787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007718) ![Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15800/15745/659b0e88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3, San José CA $196 CA $222 total Nov 12 - Nov 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (688 reviews) Excellent customer service Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F11%2F2025&endDate=13%2F11%2F2025&selected=15745&PinnedHotelID=15745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007718) ![Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54800/54705/d549b813_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen 700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest, La Asunción, Heredia Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $283 CA $319 total Nov 15 - Nov 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) Can be improved the food restaurant Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F11%2F2025&endDate=16%2F11%2F2025&selected=54705&PinnedHotelID=54705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007718) ![Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5250000/5244000/5243956/a7386d3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela CA $189 CA $214 total Nov 2 - Nov 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-Santa-Teresa.dx553248635976397456) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02c5828fa36084b3716b84464281530c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Amón 4/5(7 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/02c5828fa36084b3716b84464281530c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Carmen If you're spending some time in Carmen, Asamblea Legislativa and National Center of Art and Culture are top sights worth seeing. 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[](https://expedia.ca/San-Jose-La-California.dx3000007698) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/abc969577b18a4750764e0040276e170.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) * * * * * * - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # El Ciprés ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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