Santa Lucia Travel Guide
San José
Visit Santa Lucia
Things to do

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

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

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
Top hotels in Santa Lucia

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Our room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was okay but nice to have before heading to the airport. The airport shuttle was very helpful for getting us from and to the airport"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
"The hotel was very clean and the staff was very helpful with suggestions of activities. A tour company is on site which makes planning extremely easy. Car rental is also on site. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Staff at reception wonderful. Very nice and helpful. They were amazing on handling some inconvenience"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"Amazing stay with great staff who are very accommodating and attentive. We had such a great time, no complaints at all!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
"Perfect for a 1 night in San Jose ."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"The food is so so expensive."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Santa Lucia
La California
Check out the restaurants, shopping and museums while spending some time in La California. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like National Museum of Costa Rica or Spirogyra Butterfly Garden.

Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Museum of Costa Rica.

La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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.











