Costa Rica's capital amid green mountains — surrounded by coffee farms and the gateway to pura vida living.
San José is Costa Rica's beating heart — a city from which the finest tropical nature is only hours away. Cloud forests, volcanoes, beaches and rare wildlife are all within reach from this pioneer country of sustainable eco-tourism.
3.3M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
December–April dry season; May–November lush but rainy — green season with fewer tourists
Top sights & experiences
- 🌋 Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
- ☁️ Monteverde Cloud Forest
- 🦥 Tortuguero National Park
- 🏖️ Manuel Antonio Beach & Wildlife
- 🦅 La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- 🐊 Tárcoles River Crocodile Tour
Perfect for
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