Santa Teresa Travel Guide
San José
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Popular places to visit

Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Central Park
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.

National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.

National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica

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

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

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
Top hotels in Santa Teresa

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Very clean room that seemed rather large and kind of empty... I think the main room could have been arranged differently to be more pleasing! The grounds were also very nice!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
All of the above
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Clean room, helpful staff
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Barceló San José
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Best Hilton experience. I think the Garden Inn is brand new very clean and professionally operated. Easy convenient walkable connection to City Mall. What made it the Best, Pura Vida folks who run the hotel. Warm and professionals
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Teresa

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

Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.

Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Asamblea Legislativa.

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 Jade Museum.

San Bosco
While San Bosco isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Costa Rican Art and Sabana Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

